Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
21 Briars Close, Hatfield, AL10 8DQ
3 sales on record
Estimated value
£395,000
- Since the 2026 sale (£330,000)+20%
- Against AL10 8DQ's recent median (£317,000)+25%
Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
1
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£395,000
- Against its 2026 sale (£330,000)+20%
- Against AL10 8DQ's recent median (£317,000)+25%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 21 Briars Close is modelled from its 79 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8DQ. 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
79 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2020
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2026
Recent sales in AL10 8DQ
5 sales, median £317,000 (2025–2017)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2026 | 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 Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
3 March 2026Most recent
£330,000
+74.6%over 19 years14 December 2006
£189,000
+1.1%over 2 years12 August 2004
£187,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 8DQ: £317,000 (2025–2017).
Nearby sales in AL10 8DQ
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 21 Briars Close, Hatfield, AL10 8DQ. 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 21 Briars Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
21 Briars Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Hatfield (AL10 8DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £330,000 — fresh data. Across 2004–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £395,000 is 19.7% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£388/sq ft) was about 69.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms1
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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)
Feb 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 February 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2020from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD64toC70
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
60%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 21 Briars Close, Hatfield, AL10 8DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
21 Briars Close 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 Briars Close homes
Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
21 Briars Close is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,177
Street avg £3,042
Floor Area
79 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.3 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
0.2 km
Meadow Dell — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hatfield Community Free School. 13 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Hatfield Community Free SchoolPrimary277m
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' SchoolSecondary459m
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary560m
- Oak View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary711m
Nearest stops
- Meadow DellBus stop213m
- Briars LaneBus stop218m
- St Albans Road WestBus stop221m
- HillcrestBus stop228m
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 21 Briars Close is modelled from its 79 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8DQ. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 21 Briars Close. 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 Close 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 Close. 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 8DQ, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 21 Briars Close 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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