9 DEBDEN DRIVE
SAFFRON WALDEN, WIMBISH, ESSEX CB10 2YF
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
86 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£290,000 Feb 2026
Price per m²
£3,488/m²
Local average
£362,318 (-17.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,162 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- 3 Bedroom End-of-Terrace House
- Offered Chain Free
- Village Location
- Resident Parking
- Potential Rental Income £1500 PCM
- Council Tax Band B
- EPC Rating C
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Inside, the accommodation includes a generous kitchen/diner, perfect for family meals or hosting guests, a bright and airy living room, and a convenient downstairs toilet. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, both featuring built-in cupboards for ample storage, along with a third single bedroom and a family bathroom.
This home offers an excellent balance of comfort, practicality and charm - making it ideal for families, first-time buyers or those seeking a quieter pace of life with strong connections to nearby towns and transport links.
Council Tax Band B. EPC Rating C.
Wimbish is a small hamlet situated mid-way between Saffron Walden and Thaxted. The village features the popular White Hart Public House, a convenience store at Elder Street, and a well-regarded primary school in Tye Green, Wimbish. Both Saffron Walden and Thaxted are bustling market towns offering a vibrant community, a variety of restaurants, cafés, independent shops and boutiques.
For commuters, there is a regular train service from Newport or Audley End into London Liverpool Street, with a journey time of approximately 55 minutes. The area also provides convenient road access to Bishops Stortford, Cambridge, and the A11/M11 corridor.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
BUYERS INFORMATION
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID. There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
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ISW250166/5
Listed by
Saffron Walden
AIG (AL) LTD - LSL Franchise
Reference: 163548845
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 23/06/2023
Expiry date: 22/06/2033
Current heating cost: £1,021/year
Potential heating cost: £933/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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #10362278
Property Details
Street: 9 Debden Drive
Town: Wimbish
Postcode: CB10 2YF
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 17/06/2014
Work Completed: 23/04/2014
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
101% since 2003
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 27/02/2026 (4 months ago) | £290,000 | +13.7% |
| Sold | 25/08/2017 (8 years ago) | £255,000 | +38.6% |
| Sold | 20/07/2012 (14 years ago) | £184,000 | +5.7% |
| Sold | 06/09/2010 (15 years ago) | £174,000 | +20.9% |
| Sold | 29/04/2003 (23 years ago) | £143,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 3 DEBDEN DRIVE, WIMBISH, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB10 2YF | £281,700 | 13/06/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 1 DEBDEN DRIVE, WIMBISH, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB10 2YF | £270,000 | 15/09/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £275,850 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Uttlesford. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Uttlesford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Uttlesford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cambridge: £1,122/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Brooklands Garage | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | The White Hart | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Debden Barns | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Village Shop | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Saffron Walden Community Hospital (no A&E) | 2.8 miles |
| Train station | Newport | 3.2 miles |
| Train station | Audley End | 3.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbish Primary Academy | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 6 Jan 2012 |
| Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 13 Sep 2023 |
| Katherine Semar Infant School | Primary | 2.4 miles | Outstanding — 16 Feb 2011 |
| Katherine Semar Junior School | Primary | 2.4 miles | Outstanding — 10 Oct 2013 |
| Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2.7 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).