Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
21 Briars Wood, Hatfield, AL10 8DA
Estimated value
£423,000
- Since the 2010 sale (£212,500)+99%
- Against AL10 8DA's recent median (£309,000)+37%
Newest record on this page: September 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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
£423,000
- Against its 2010 sale (£212,500)+99%
- Against AL10 8DA's recent median (£309,000)+37%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 21 Briars Wood is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8DA. 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
97 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2010
Recent sales in AL10 8DA
5 sales, median £309,000 (2022–2009)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
21 Briars Wood valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
20 June 2010Most recent
£212,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 8DA: £309,000 (2022–2009).
Nearby sales in AL10 8DA
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 21 Briars Wood, Hatfield, AL10 8DA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 21 Briars Wood
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
21 Briars Wood is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hatfield (AL10 8DA). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Held since June 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £423,000 sits 99.1% above the 2010 sale of £212,500.
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
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 21 Briars Wood
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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)
Feb 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 February 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2020from Feb 2010
EPC improved fromD60toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
42%85%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 21 Briars Wood, Hatfield, AL10 8DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
21 Briars Wood has no planning applications on record.
16
But the area is active
16 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Briars Wood homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
21 Briars Wood outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,191
Street avg £2,631
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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.
Crime
359/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St Albans Road West — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hatfield Community Free School. 13 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Hatfield Community Free SchoolPrimary261m
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' SchoolSecondary438m
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary559m
- Oak View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary721m
Nearest stops
- St Albans Road WestBus stop148m
- Briars LaneBus stop208m
- Meadow DellBus stop239m
- HillcrestBus stop268m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,993 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour990 reports18%
- Other Theft369 reports7%
- Criminal Damage & Arson343 reports6%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £695 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 21 Briars Wood is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8DA. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 21 Briars Wood. 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 21 Briars Wood was lodged in February 2020 at band C and is valid until February 2030. 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 21 Briars Wood. 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 13 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL10 8DA, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 21 Briars Wood is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Briars Wood, Hatfield, AL10 8DA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in AL10 8DASold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- AL 10 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 21 Briars Wood, Hatfield valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales