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2 Flint Cottages, Mill End, Sandon, Buntingford, SG9 0RN

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 2 Flint Cottages

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Flint Cottages is a semi-detached house in Sandon, Buntingford, Buntingford (SG9 0RN). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since April 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £530,000 sits 199.7% above the 2001 sale of £176,822. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 51.3% below the postcode norm. At 99 m² it sits well below the postcode median (160 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Jan 2013
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%70%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2024from Feb 2020
EPC improved fromD68toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
71%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Flint Cottages, Mill End, Sandon, Buntingford, SG9 0RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Oct 2017
    Change Of UseFull
    In report

    Change of use of paddock land into domestic garden land. (Amended description).

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    17/02066/1
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2011
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Two and single storey rear extension with rear dormer, following demolition of existing rear extensions. Relocation of front porch. (as amended by plans 1012/PL13A, PL14A, PL15A, PL16A, PL17A, PL18A received 08.08.11)

    Agent
    Gauld Architecture
    Extension
    Reference
    11/01512/1HH
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 2 Flint Cottages was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

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On the street

Versus other Mill End homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Flint Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,786

Street avg £4,075

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 163 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Buntingford district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.8 km

Hill Side — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School. 1 school nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG9 0RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SG9 0RN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SG9 0RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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