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17 Briars Close, Hatfield, AL10 8DQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 17 Briars Close

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

17 Briars Close is a semi-detached house in Hatfield (AL10 8DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 29 years, with the last transfer in June 1997. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 sits 437.5% above the 1997 sale of £64,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 68% below the postcode norm.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2036

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Briars Close, Hatfield, AL10 8DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Briars Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 17 Briars Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1997)

£64,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 June 1997Most recent

    £64,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 8DQ: £330,000 (2026–2019).

On the street

Versus other Briars Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Briars Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£790

Street avg £3,526

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Briars Close

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

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Chilterns

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£355k

1 Almond Walk

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£333k

1 Downs Cottage, Downs Lane

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1 Briars Close

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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.
Full Hatfield report

Crime

359/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Meadow Dell — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hatfield Community Free School. 13 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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