Sold STC Detached

BROOKSIDE

BRIDGE END, SAFFRON WALDEN, NEWPORT, ESSEX CB11 3TH

4 beds 2 baths 1,270 sq ft Listed 2 Aug 2023 (-1056d)

£375,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CB11 3TH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | BROOKSIDE, BRIDGE END, SAFFRON WALDEN, NEWPORT, ESSEX CB11 3TH |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 118 m² |
| Last sold | £390,000 Nov 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 12/02/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,076/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9578-3005-8202-3787-1200)

## Description

**Ground Floor** -

**Entrance Hall** - Hardwood entrance door with adjoining obscure glazed window. Staircase rising to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard.

**Ground Floor Shower Room** - Comprising shower enclosure, low level WC and wash basin. Obscure double glazed window to the front aspect.

**Sitting/Dining Room** - Double glazed window and a pair of double glazed doors providing views and access to the rear garden. The room has split-level flooring which could be removed to provide a single level reception room.

**Kitchen** - Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, sink unit, built-in oven and hob. Double glazed windows to the front and side aspects.

**Storeroom** - A multi-purpose room offering potential use as a study area. A pair of obscure glazed doors leading to:

**Utility Room** - Obscure double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. Butler sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Obscure glazed door to:

**Rear Lobby** - Obscure double glazed door leading to the garden. Built-in wardrobe.

**First Floor** -

**Landing** - Doors to adjoining rooms, access to the loft space and obscure double glazed window to the front aspect.

**Bedroom 1** - Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Built-in wardrobe.

**Bedroom 2** - Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

**Bedroom 3** - Double glazed window to the front aspect. Built-in wardrobe.

**Bedroom 4** - Window to the side aspect.

**Bathroom** - Comprising bath, low level WC and wash basin. A pair of obscure double glazed windows.

**Outside** - The property is set in a tucked-away location in this well-served village, conveniently located within walking distance of the local schools, shops and railway station. To the front of the property is a private garden with mature hedging and a pathway leading to the front door. The rear garden is of a good size and mainly laid to lawn, together with a driveway leading to the detached double garage and hardstanding providing off-street parking. In addition is a pair of wrought iron gates providing vehicular access.

**Railway Arch Storage** - The current owner rents an archway for storage opposite the house from Network Rail. The rental contract runs until March 2023.

**Material Information** - •             Tenure - Freehold

•             Annual service charge amount - N/A

•             Service charge review period - N/A

•             Council tax band - D

**Viewings** - Strictly by appointment with the Agents.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/138195560/721556) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/138195560/721558) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BROOKSIDE BRIDGE END, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TH | £390,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| HIDDEN COTTAGE 2 WHITEHORSE LANE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RG | £835,000 | 31/08/2023 | Detached |
| YARDLEYS CAMBRIDGE ROAD, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TN | £450,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| MEADOWBANK BURY WATER LANE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TZ | £750,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| MIDSUMMER HOUSE BELMONT HILL, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RD | £610,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 20 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF | £850,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF | £849,950 | 09/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF | £829,950 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| BREEZE MOUNT CAMBRIDGE ROAD, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TN | £880,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF | £629,950 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| 13 GILBEY GREEN, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RS | £670,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| 12 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF | £404,950 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 17 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF | £824,950 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 18 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF | £820,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 19 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF | £844,950 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| WHEELWRIGHTS ELEPHANT GREEN, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RB | £700,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 6 GILBEY GREEN, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RS | £790,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| FERNDALE CAMBRIDGE ROAD, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TN | £550,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £722,924 (17 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £845,921 (26 Detached, CB11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -55.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Uttlesford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,154/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,282/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,410/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £160,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £128,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,178/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 11.8%
- **10y growth:** 35.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Uttlesford; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 25.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

118 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£390,000 Nov 2023

Price per m²

£3,178/m²

Local average

£845,921 (-55.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,824 of 33,755)

Street crime

10 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Scope for modernisation
Sitting/dining room
Kitchen & utility room
Four bedrooms
Bathroom & shower room
Detached garage & parking
Generous plot

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

An individual, detached, four bedroom house set in a tucked-away location within a well-served village. The property enjoys a generous plot, together with huge scope for modernisation and updating. Offered chain free.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Hardwood entrance door with adjoining obscure glazed window. Staircase rising to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard.

Ground Floor Shower Room - Comprising shower enclosure, low level WC and wash basin. Obscure double glazed window to the front aspect.

Sitting/Dining Room - Double glazed window and a pair of double glazed doors providing views and access to the rear garden. The room has split-level flooring which could be removed to provide a single level reception room.

Kitchen - Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, sink unit, built-in oven and hob. Double glazed windows to the front and side aspects.

Storeroom - A multi-purpose room offering potential use as a study area. A pair of obscure glazed doors leading to:

Utility Room - Obscure double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. Butler sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Obscure glazed door to:

Rear Lobby - Obscure double glazed door leading to the garden. Built-in wardrobe.

First Floor -

Landing - Doors to adjoining rooms, access to the loft space and obscure double glazed window to the front aspect.

Bedroom 1 - Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 - Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 3 - Double glazed window to the front aspect. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the side aspect.

Bathroom - Comprising bath, low level WC and wash basin. A pair of obscure double glazed windows.

Outside - The property is set in a tucked-away location in this well-served village, conveniently located within walking distance of the local schools, shops and railway station. To the front of the property is a private garden with mature hedging and a pathway leading to the front door. The rear garden is of a good size and mainly laid to lawn, together with a driveway leading to the detached double garage and hardstanding providing off-street parking. In addition is a pair of wrought iron gates providing vehicular access.

Railway Arch Storage - The current owner rents an archway for storage opposite the house from Network Rail. The rental contract runs until March 2023.

Material Information - • Tenure - Freehold
• Annual service charge amount - N/A
• Service charge review period - N/A
• Council tax band - D

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Agents.

Listed by

Saffron Walden

Cheffins Residential

Reference: 138195560

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 13/02/2023

Expiry date: 12/02/2033

Current heating cost: £1,076/year

Potential heating cost: £634/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/11/2023 (2 years ago)	£390,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
HIDDEN COTTAGE 2 WHITEHORSE LANE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RG	£835,000	31/08/2023	Detached
YARDLEYS CAMBRIDGE ROAD, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TN	£450,000	28/04/2023	Detached
MEADOWBANK BURY WATER LANE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TZ	£750,000	08/11/2022	Detached
MIDSUMMER HOUSE BELMONT HILL, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RD	£610,000	26/08/2022	Detached
20 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF	£850,000	26/08/2022	Detached
2 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF	£849,950	09/08/2022	Detached
1 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF	£829,950	05/08/2022	Detached
BREEZE MOUNT CAMBRIDGE ROAD, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TN	£880,000	30/06/2022	Detached
7 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF	£629,950	20/06/2022	Detached
13 GILBEY GREEN, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RS	£670,000	31/05/2022	Detached
12 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF	£404,950	27/05/2022	Detached
17 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF	£824,950	20/05/2022	Detached
18 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF	£820,000	29/04/2022	Detached
19 JOYCE FRANKLAND CLOSE, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TF	£844,950	29/04/2022	Detached
WHEELWRIGHTS ELEPHANT GREEN, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RB	£700,000	26/11/2021	Detached
6 GILBEY GREEN, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3RS	£790,000	30/09/2021	Detached
FERNDALE CAMBRIDGE ROAD, NEWPORT, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 3TN	£550,000	29/06/2021	Detached

Area average: £722,924 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 11.8%

10y growth 35.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Uttlesford. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.5%

5y (index) 10.7%

10y (index) 25.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Uttlesford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,154/mo

Realistic £1,282/mo

Optimistic £1,410/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Uttlesford.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CB11 3TH

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Gaces Acre	0.1 miles
Shop	Nisa	0.3 miles
Shop	Premier Garage	0.4 miles
Train station	Newport	0.5 miles
Train station	Audley End	1.2 miles
Hospital	Saffron Walden Community Hospital (no A&E)	3.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	4
Criminal damage and arson	3
Anti-social behaviour	1
Other theft	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	10

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 20 Sep 2023
Newport Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 10 May 2020
Katherine Semar Junior School	Primary	2.0 miles	Outstanding — 10 Oct 2013
Katherine Semar Infant School	Primary	2.0 miles	Outstanding — 16 Feb 2011
Saffron Walden County High School	Secondary	2.2 miles	Outstanding — 13 May 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.34%

Max investor price (0.8%) £160,250

Target investor price (1%) £128,200

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).