Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Croft Field, Hatfield, AL10 8DF
Estimated value
£374,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£220,000)+70%
- Against AL10 8DF's recent median (£192,000)+95%
Newest record on this page: September 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£374,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£220,000)+70%
- Against AL10 8DF's recent median (£192,000)+95%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Croft Field is modelled from its 91 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8DF. 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
91 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2024
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in AL10 8DF
5 sales, median £192,000 (2017–2005)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2017 | 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.
8 Croft Field valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
14 February 2014Most recent
£220,000
+44.3%over 4 years20 August 2009
£152,495
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 8DF: £192,000 (2017–2005).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 8 Croft Field, Hatfield, AL10 8DF. 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
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About 8 Croft Field
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Croft Field is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hatfield (AL10 8DF). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).
Across 2009–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £374,000 sits 70% above the 2014 sale of £220,000. Last sold in February 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.
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
- Open-plan layoutYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
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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)
Sept 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
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 2 September 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2024from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromD67toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
12%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Croft Field, Hatfield, AL10 8DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Croft Field has no planning applications on record.
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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 Croft Field homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
8 Croft Field outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,418
Street avg £1,989
Floor Area
91 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.1 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
0.4 km
Hatfield Community Free School. 13 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Hatfield Community Free SchoolPrimary351m
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' SchoolSecondary528m
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary649m
- Oak View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary809m
Nearest stops
- St Albans Road WestBus stop107m
- Meadow DellBus stop161m
- Swim CentreBus stop271m
- Briars LaneBus stop297m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,993 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour990 reports18%
- Other Theft369 reports7%
- Criminal Damage & Arson343 reports6%
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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 8 Croft Field is modelled from its 91 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8DF. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Croft Field. 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 8 Croft Field was lodged in September 2024 at band C and is valid until September 2034. 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 8 Croft Field. 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 8DF, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 8 Croft Field 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.
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