What kind of home is 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP last change hands?

26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP last sold for £465,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

The current EPC rating for 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL10 0PP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP use?

The latest EPC at 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP in?

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

What is crime like near 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

Police records around 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

The closest primary school to 26 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 is the nearest station to 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP?

The closest bus stop to 26 Birchwood Close, AL10 0PP is Birchwood Avenue, 236m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Birchwood Close, Hatfield, AL10 0PP

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Birchwood Close

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

26 Birchwood Close is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hatfield (AL10 0PP). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 113 m² it's 25.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 35 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £576,000 is 23.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 66.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2019 for £465,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

26 Birchwood Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE43toD56

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

3%38%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Birchwood Close, Hatfield, AL10 0PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Birchwood Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£576,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£465,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 August 2019Most recent
£465,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 0PP: £435,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in AL10 0PP

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On the street

Versus other Birchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Birchwood Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,115

Street avg £3,438

Above

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

9/mo

Steady 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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FAQ

Common questions

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