8 Benskins Close, Berden, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1BX is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £299,404 , which equates to approximately £488 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jan 2016 for £233,000. Since then, the value has increased by £66,404, representing a 28.5% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £299,404 is:

  • 14.1% lower than the average property price on Benskins Close
  • 7.4% lower than the average in the CM23 1BX postcode area
  • and 92.0% lower than the average price for Bishop'S Stortford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 March 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CM23 1BX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£299,404
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£488
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Benskins Close, Berden, Bishop's Stortford, Uttlesford, Essex, CM23 1BX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Mar 2023.

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 29 Sep 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM23 1BX

12 th / 15
Price Rank
7% lower than average
10 th / 12
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
4 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM23 1BX , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 12 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 10th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£299,404
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
26 Jan 2016
£233,000
Leasehold
+301.7 %
24 May 1995
£58,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

9 Benskins Close, Berden, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1BX
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £242,000
sale date: 10 Apr 2019
17 Benskins Close, Berden, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1BX
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 21 Aug 2012
4 Benskins Close, Berden, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1BX
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £163,500
sale date: 20 Nov 2006
16 Benskins Close, Berden, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1BX
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £119,995
sale date: 25 Sep 2001

Data Sources

The property at 8 Benskins Close, Berden, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1BX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jan 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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