1 Longcroft, Hempstead, Saffron Walden, CB10 2PU is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 2,616 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £756,220 , which equates to approximately £289 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Apr 2017 for £625,000. Since then, the value has increased by £131,220, representing a 21.0% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £756,220 is:

  • 11.1% lower than the average property price on Longcroft
  • 2.3% lower than the average in the CB10 2PU postcode area
  • and 72.1% higher than the average price for Saffron Walden as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 February 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
2616 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£756,220
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£289
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Longcroft, Hempstead, Saffron Walden, Uttlesford, Essex, CB10 2PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 2026.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Oct 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Sale History

Today
£756,220
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
4 Apr 2017
£625,000
Freehold
+49.9 %
11 Apr 2003
£417,000
Freehold
+81.3 %
22 Jan 1998
£230,000
Freehold
+26.4 %
8 Aug 1995
£182,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Low

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2519 sq ft
sale price: £825,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2025
rooms: 9
size: 3003 sq ft
sale price: £740,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 1 Longcroft, Hempstead, Saffron Walden, CB10 2PU appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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