2 Barley Ponds Close, Ware, SG12 7ET is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £474,422 , which equates to approximately £572 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Aug 2022 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £24,422, representing a 5.4% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £474,422 is:

  • 2.0% lower than the average property price on Barley Ponds Close
  • 0.6% lower than the average in the SG12 7ET postcode area
  • and 9.2% higher than the average price for Ware 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 June 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£474,422
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£572
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Barley Ponds Close, Ware, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG12 7ET has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jun 2019.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, 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 16 Jan 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 75%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG12 7ET

5 th / 10
Price Rank
1% lower than average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG12 7ET , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£474,422
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
9 Aug 2022
£450,000
Leasehold
+12.5 %
9 Aug 2019
£400,000
Leasehold
+86 %
4 May 2012
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £452,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024

Data Sources

The property at 2 Barley Ponds Close, Ware, SG12 7ET appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jun 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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