Spencer Close, Buntingford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG9 9GB.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Spencer Close, Buntingford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Sep 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £392,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Spencer Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Spencer Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 63% freehold and 38% leasehold across 8 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £392,000 | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Terraced | 2 | £240,000 | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Flat | 1 | £175,000 | 16 Mar 2018 |
Sold prices on Spencer Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Spencer Close SG9 9GB | 27 Sep 2024 | £180,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 26, Spencer Close SG9 9GB | 28 Feb 2022 | £460,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Spencer Close SG9 9GB | 30 Jun 2021 | £300,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 25, Spencer Close SG9 9GB | 19 Dec 2019 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Spencer Close SG9 9GB | 16 Mar 2018 | £175,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 25, Spencer Close SG9 9GB | 23 Sep 2016 | £370,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Spencer Close SG9 9GB | 23 Sep 2016 | £370,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Spencer Close SG9 9GB | 19 Sep 2016 | £380,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26, Spencer Close | £370,000 (Sep 2016) → £460,000 (Feb 2022) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 25, Spencer Close | £370,000 (Sep 2016) → £380,000 (Dec 2019) | +3% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Spencer Close
Crime
54 crimes were reported within about a mile of Spencer Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Spencer Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Rib at Buntingford to Barwick Flood warning area
- Rivers Rib and Quin Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Spencer Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layston Church of England First School 124 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–9 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| Millfield First and Nursery School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School 486 pupils | Middle deemed secondary Church of England | 9–13 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Freman College 1,049 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Buntingford First School 165 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hormead Church of England (VA) First School 143 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–9 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Bridgefoot (adj, Hare Street Road) 4 min walk
- Bridgefoot (opp, Hare Street Road) 5 min walk
- The Crown Inn (opp, High Street) 6 min walk
- The Crown Inn (o/s, High Street) 6 min walk
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Buntingford · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Buntingford High Street Local · 0.3 mi
- Budgens Budgens Buntingford · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Buntingford Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Allied Pharmacy Buntingford · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Buntingford Dental Clinic · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 923 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,139 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across East Hertfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Spencer Close
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Who lives around Spencer Close
Ethnic group
| Here | East Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 92.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 1.3% |
Religion
| Here | East Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.2% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 42.7% | 41.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | East Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.3% | 10.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | East Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.6% | 38.6% |
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 13.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.7% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 14.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | East Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 54% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | East Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.2% | 40.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.7% | 33.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.6% | 13.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of East Hertfordshire.
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