What type of property is 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN?

72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN is a semi-detached house.

When did 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN last change hands?

72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN last sold for £430,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £250,000 in February 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN?

Across 4 sales between February 2014 and July 2023, 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN rose from £250,000 to £430,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN?

The current EPC rating for 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN?

72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 68% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL10 0DN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN heated?

The latest EPC at 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN located?

72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN sits in Hatfield. It falls within the AL10 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN?

Police records around 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN show an average of 359 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN?

The closest primary school to 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN is Hatfield Community Free School (723m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (845m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN?

The closest bus stop to 72a, Ely Close, AL10 0DN is Oak Tree Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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72a, Ely Close, Hatfield, AL10 0DN

4 sales on record

Estimated value

£406,000

Since the 2023 sale (£430,000)-6%
Against AL10 0DN's recent median (£180,000)+126%

Newest record on this page: August 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£406,000

Against its 2023 sale (£430,000)-6%
Against AL10 0DN's recent median (£180,000)+126%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 72a is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 0DN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
74 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2023
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in AL10 0DN
5 sales, median £180,000 (2025–2018)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 72a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

31 July 2023Most recent
£430,000
+22.9%over 4 years
18 December 2018
£350,000
+32.1%over 3 years
15 September 2015
£265,000
+6.0%over 1 year
14 February 2014
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 0DN: £180,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in AL10 0DN

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 72a, Ely Close, Hatfield, AL10 0DN. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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Overview

About 72a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

72a is a semi-detached house in Hatfield (AL10 0DN). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 74 m² the property is well over the postcode median (42 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £430,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£540/sq ft) was about 70.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72a, Ely Close, Hatfield, AL10 0DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Ely Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 72a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,811

Street avg £3,028

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 15 years

Strongly below

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hatfield district page.

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Crime

359/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oak Tree Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Hatfield Community Free School. 12 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Hatfield Community Free SchoolPrimary723m
Birchwood Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary764m
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' SchoolSecondary845m
Howe Dell Primary SchoolPrimary918m

Nearest stops

Oak Tree CloseBus stop65m
Police StationBus stop231m
Jasmine GardensBus stop269m
Swim CentreBus stop284m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,993 reports37%
Anti-social Behaviour990 reports18%
Other Theft369 reports7%
Criminal Damage & Arson343 reports6%

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 72a is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 0DN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 72a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 72a was lodged in December 2023 at band C and is valid until December 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 72a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 12 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL10 0DN, not by walking route.

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