What type of property is 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP last change hands?

12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP last sold for £417,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

The current EPC rating for 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in December 2020 under ref. 6/2020/2377/PN8. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP is in council tax band D.

Where is 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP located?

12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP sits in Hatfield. It falls within the AL10 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

Police records around 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP 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 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

The closest primary school to 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP is Birchwood Avenue Primary School (185m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Onslow St Audrey's School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

The closest bus stop to 12 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP is Birchwood Avenue, 236m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Birchwood Close, Hatfield, AL10 0PP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 12 Birchwood Close

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

12 Birchwood Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hatfield (AL10 0PP). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £479,000 is 14.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£450/sq ft) was about 95.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £417,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

12 Birchwood Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Aug 2023

Current Certificate

Aug 2013

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 August 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Birchwood Close, Hatfield, AL10 0PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Birchwood Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 12 Birchwood Close, Hatfield, AL10 0PP

1decisions1extensions4nearby

Dec 2020
ConservatoryOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey Edwardian style conservatory to rear
Extension
Reference
6/2020/2377/PN8
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Birchwood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£479,000

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Last sold (2019)

£417,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 September 2019Most recent
£417,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 0PP: £445,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in AL10 0PP

On the street

Versus other Birchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Birchwood Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,849

Street avg £3,371

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

359/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Birchwood Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Birchwood Avenue Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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