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21 Briars Close, Hatfield, AL10 8DQ

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
Overview

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).

It hasn't traded since December 2006, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £398,000 sits 110.6% above the 2006 sale of £189,000. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms1
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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.
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

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

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Planning

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.

17

But the area is active

17 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.

21 Briars Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£398,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£189,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 December 2006Most recent

    £189,000

    +1.1%over 2 years
  2. 12 August 2004

    £187,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 8DQ: £317,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Briars Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£2,392

Street avg £3,417

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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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
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.

Crime

9/mo

Steady 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Briars Close, Hatfield, AL10 8DQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.