59 Manston Drive, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5EJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £573,672 , which equates to approximately £642 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 1998 for £122,500. Since then, the value has increased by £451,172, representing a 368.3% increase, or approximately 13.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £573,672 is:

  • 3.6% lower than the average property price on Manston Drive
  • 1.7% lower than the average in the CM23 5EJ postcode area
  • and 8.1% higher than the average price for Bishop'S Stortford 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 27 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£573,672
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£642
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

59 Manston Drive, Bishop's Stortford, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, CM23 5EJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Sep 2024.

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 26 Sep 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM23 5EJ

15 th / 23
Price Rank
2% lower than average
14 th / 15
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
2 nd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM23 5EJ , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 15 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 14th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£573,672
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+368 %
27 Jul 1998
£122,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £551,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2020
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £309,000
sale date: 4 Jul 2013
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025

Data Sources

The property at 59 Manston Drive, Bishop's Stortford, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, CM23 5EJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Jul 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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