38 Orchard Close, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8AH is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 818 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 £437,320 , which equates to approximately £535 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Aug 1999 for £102,000. Since then, the value has increased by £335,320, representing a 328.7% increase, or approximately 12.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £437,320 is:

  • 20.8% lower than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 4.3% lower than the average in the SG12 8AH postcode area
  • and 1.8% 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 15 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG12 8AH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£437,320
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£535
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Orchard Close, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG12 8AH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Apr 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Sep 2024, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG12 8AH

22 nd / 26
Price Rank
4% lower than average
14 th / 21
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
13 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£437,320
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+329 %
4 Aug 1999
£102,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* 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 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 very 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 Low
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low
Surface Water
  • 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

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2021
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £299,995
sale date: 28 May 2015
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 26 Nov 2013

Data Sources

The property at 38 Orchard Close, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8AH appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Aug 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 15 Apr 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 .

StreetScan.co.uk is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with HM Land Registry, DESNZ, MHCLG, Defra or the Environment Agency.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on this website is current and accurate. However, no warranties or representations are made regarding its completeness, accuracy, suitability or reliability. Property values, flood risk assessments and other derived information are estimates based on publicly available datasets and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, surveying, environmental, financial or insurance advice. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, information provided on this website.