Sold STC Semi-detached

26 BARNSTON GREEN

DUNMOW, BARNSTON, ESSEX CM6 1PH

3 beds 1 baths 83 m² Listed 14 May 2025 (-432d)

£425,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CM6 1PH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 26 BARNSTON GREEN, DUNMOW, BARNSTON, ESSEX CM6 1PH |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £410,000 Aug 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/05/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £724/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/9578-3050-6205-3785-2200)

## Description

Welcome to market this beautifully presented three bedroom semi detached house set in the peaceful village of Barnston.

Situated within a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is a perfect fit for first time buyers or families looking for their next move.

The ground floor comprises of a porch and entrance hallway which leads through to the kitchen.

The kitchen itself has been designed with functionality in mind, and features a built-in pantry. There is also a separate utility room.

The two main reception rooms are spacious with the living room benefitting from large windows, allowing for an abundance of natural light and creating a bright and airy space. The dining room offers a pleasant view and direct access to the rear garden.

Leading upstairs the main bedroom is a generously sized double and benefits from fitted wardrobes, with the second bedroom also being a well-proportioned double. The third bedroom is a single and is perfect for a nursery or home office. The first floor also comprises of the contemporary family bathroom.

Externally the house boasts a private and secluded south-east facing rear garden with patio area; a real sun trap, perfect for relaxing in or entertaining friends and family.

There is also a well maintained front garden, a driveway with parking for up to three vehicles and a single garage.

This property is ideally located with Great Dunmow and local amenities nearby. There are good local primary and secondary schools, and main transport links such as the M11 and A120 are within easy reach for commuters and people flying from Stansted Airport.

Barnston is surrounded by beautiful countryside with a variety of walking and cycling routes for those that enjoy the outdoors.

Viewings are advised to appreciate the property and the setting it sits within.

***An agent of Muvin has an association with the property for sale***

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161923805/1309788) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/161923805/1309789) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6284199
- **Address:** 26 Barnston Green, Barnston, CM6 1PH
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/01/2009
- **Work Completed:** 12/01/2009
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5321841
- **Address:** 26 Barnston Green, Barnston, CM6 1PH
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/12/2007
- **Work Completed:** 10/12/2007
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH | £410,000 | 28/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 26 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH | £320,000 | 30/08/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 RAYFIELD CLOSE, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PL | £330,000 | 16/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH | £475,000 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 RAYFIELD CLOSE, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PJ | £311,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 28 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH | £415,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 44 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH | £535,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 45 RAYFIELD CLOSE, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PL | £393,500 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 38 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH | £632,500 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| 58 RAYFIELD CLOSE, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PJ | £370,000 | 02/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £514,375 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £351,125 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £461,307 (26 Semi-detached, CM6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -7.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,155/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,283/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,411/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kings Lynn (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Detached House, Normansfield, CM6 | £1,900/mo | 3 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,900/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £237,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £190,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £11/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,120/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.7%
- **10y growth:** 49%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Uttlesford; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 28.3%

## 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

83 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£410,000 Aug 2025

Price per m²

£5,120/m²

Local average

£461,307 (-7.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,266 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Bedroom Semi-Detached House
Desirable Village Location
Perfect Home For First Time Buyers & Families
Close Proximity To Great Dunmow
Driveway With Parking For Up To Three Vehicles
South-East Facing & Private Rear Garden
Utility Room
Single Garage
Immaculately Presented
Easy Access To Main Transport Links & Countryside Walks

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Driveway, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

Welcome to market this beautifully presented three bedroom semi detached house set in the peaceful village of Barnston.
Situated within a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is a perfect fit for first time buyers or families looking for their next move.
The ground floor comprises of a porch and entrance hallway which leads through to the kitchen.
The kitchen itself has been designed with functionality in mind, and features a built-in pantry. There is also a separate utility room.
The two main reception rooms are spacious with the living room benefitting from large windows, allowing for an abundance of natural light and creating a bright and airy space. The dining room offers a pleasant view and direct access to the rear garden.
Leading upstairs the main bedroom is a generously sized double and benefits from fitted wardrobes, with the second bedroom also being a well-proportioned double. The third bedroom is a single and is perfect for a nursery or home office. The first floor also comprises of the contemporary family bathroom.
Externally the house boasts a private and secluded south-east facing rear garden with patio area; a real sun trap, perfect for relaxing in or entertaining friends and family.
There is also a well maintained front garden, a driveway with parking for up to three vehicles and a single garage.
This property is ideally located with Great Dunmow and local amenities nearby. There are good local primary and secondary schools, and main transport links such as the M11 and A120 are within easy reach for commuters and people flying from Stansted Airport.
Barnston is surrounded by beautiful countryside with a variety of walking and cycling routes for those that enjoy the outdoors.
Viewings are advised to appreciate the property and the setting it sits within.

*An agent of Muvin has an association with the property for sale*

Listed by

Essex

exp world uk limited

Reference: 161923805

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/05/2025

Expiry date: 12/05/2035

Current heating cost: £724/year

Potential heating cost: £668/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6284199

Property Details

Street: 26 Barnston Green

Town: Barnston

Postcode: CM6 1PH

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 26/01/2009

Work Completed: 12/01/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5321841

Property Details

Street: 26 Barnston Green

Town: Barnston

Postcode: CM6 1PH

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/12/2007

Work Completed: 10/12/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

28% since 2018

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/08/2025 (10 months ago)	£410,000	+28.1%
Sold	30/08/2018 (7 years ago)	£320,000	—

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
18 RAYFIELD CLOSE, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PL	£330,000	16/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 23 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH	£475,000	17/10/2022	Semi-detached
56 RAYFIELD CLOSE, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PJ	£311,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 28 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH	£415,000	31/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 44 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH	£535,000	05/08/2022	Detached
45 RAYFIELD CLOSE, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PL	£393,500	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 38 BARNSTON GREEN, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PH	£632,500	23/05/2022	Detached
58 RAYFIELD CLOSE, BARNSTON, DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM6 1PJ	£370,000	02/11/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £514,375 (4 sales)

Area average: £351,125 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.7%

10y growth 49%

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

1y (index) -3.9%

5y (index) 9.4%

10y (index) 28.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,155/mo

Realistic £1,283/mo

Optimistic £1,411/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Uttlesford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kings Lynn: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CM6 1PH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Church School	0.1 miles
Shop	Evo Inflatables	0.2 miles
Shop	Great Garnetts	1.4 miles
Train station	Stansted Airport	5.8 miles
Train station	Main Terminal Building (Arrivals)	5.9 miles
Hospital	Braintree Community Hospital	7.0 miles
University	Writtle University College Cow Watering Campus	8.2 miles
University	Writtle School of Design	8.2 miles
Hospital	Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre	9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	2
Other theft	1
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during May 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
Cambian Great Dunmow School	Other	1.3 miles	Requires improvement — 12 Jun 2024
The Flitch Green Academy	Primary	1.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2023
Great Dunmow Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Felsted School	Other	2.4 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Detached House, Normansfield, CM6	£1,900/mo	3	1.17 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,900/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £237,500

Target investor price (1%) £190,000

Gross yield 5.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18.6×

Monthly cashflow £11/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.1%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).