The Croft, PE27 4TG

The Croft is a 198 m² / 2,131 sq ft detached home in Needingworth. It sold for £975,000 in October 2020. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £1,158k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £642k to £842k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Oct 2020 £975,000 6.8% 4.9%
Jun 2010 £490,000 na na
Internal area
198 square metres (2,131 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,924 per square metre (£457 per square foot) in Oct 2020. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,849 per square metre (£543 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Oct 2020 £975,000 £4,924 £1,158,032 £5,849
Jun 2010 £490,000 £2,475 £832,245 £4,203

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 198 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,158,032. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Needingworth are now selling for between £3,240 and £4,250 per square metre (£301 and £394 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 198 m², this implies a valuation between £642,000 and £842,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
F
Plot size
1,316 square metres (14,165 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
November 2024 24/02237/TRCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Decision has yet to be made
Address:
The Croft Holywell Front Holywell St Ives
Description:
G1 3x Cherry Plum at front corner of garage: reduce height by 2.5m and prune to shape T1 Silver Birch: fell largely dead tree close to ground level
Planning ref:
August 2023 20/02184/TRCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
The Croft Holywell Front Holywell St Ives
Description:
Unknown (T1) - fell trees because dead with collapsed large branches leaning onto single story garage roof and likely to fall if high winds. Currently present significant risk, particularly with young children on property. Only behind held up by Ivy leaves and roots. Yew (T2) - take around 1.5 metres off the western side and front side due to large branches impeding onto single story garage, and overhanging entrance way to property.
Planning ref:
July 2021 21/01404/TRCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
The Croft Holywell Front Holywell St Ives
Description:
Sycamore (T5) - fell
Planning ref:
June 2021 20/02463/HHFUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
The Croft Holywell Front Holywell St Ives
Description:
Extension and alterations to dwelling. External works include terrace decking leading to swimming pool, and single storey garage. Replacement windows throughout. Existing outbuilding to be repaired, with additional window fitted.
Planning ref:
January 2020 19/02306/TRCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
The Croft Holywell Front Holywell St Ives
Description:
Yew - Prune to manage excess overhanging driveway, telephone cables and garage roof - up to a 1.5m reduction
Planning ref:
March 2011 1001429FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
The Croft Holywell Front Holywell St Ive
Description:
Two storey extension to dwelling
EPC Inspections
Summary:
29 July 2020 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Non-marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
198 sqm (2,131 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
Summary:
09 October 2009 - energy performance certificate grade F
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
165 sqm (1,776 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

The Croft is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,158,032.
  • Based on an internal area of 198 m² and recent prices in Needingworth, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £642,000 to £842,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, The Croft last sold for £975,000 in October 2020.

HouseMetric shows The Croft as 198 m² (2,131 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 29 July 2020. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, The Croft was in council tax band F. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

The Croft is in postcode PE27 4TG, in Needingworth. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for PE27 4TG or analysis of the Needingworth property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.