Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Ash Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8LJ
5 sales on record
Estimated value
£363,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£315,000)+15%
- Against AL10 8LJ's recent median (£228,900)+59%
Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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
£363,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£315,000)+15%
- Against AL10 8LJ's recent median (£228,900)+59%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Ash Drive is modelled from its 73 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8LJ. 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
73 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2025
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in AL10 8LJ
5 sales, median £228,900 (2024–2018)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2024 | 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 Ash Drive has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
Sales timeline
19 April 2017Most recent
£315,000
+72.6%over 9 years15 July 2007
£182,500
+4.3%over 3 years17 May 2004
£174,995
+113.4%over 5 years26 February 1999
£82,000
+16.5%25 November 1998
£70,400
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 8LJ: £228,900 (2024–2018).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 8 Ash Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8LJ. 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 8 Ash Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Ash Drive is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hatfield (AL10 8LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 15.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 80.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 8 Ash Drive
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)
Jun 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 June 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2025from Apr 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Ash Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Ash Drive 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 Ash Drive homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On co₂ emissions, 8 Ash Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,315
Street avg £3,131
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.0 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
The District Cemetery — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
De Havilland Primary School. 11 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- De Havilland Primary SchoolPrimary589m
- St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham GreenPrimary1.2km
- Oak View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary1.5km
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
Nearest stops
- The District CemeteryBus stop237m
- Garden AvenueBus stop241m
- Northdown RoadBus stop342m
- The DownsBus stop360m
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 centuryMid-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 £595 · 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 8 Ash Drive is modelled from its 73 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8LJ. 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. 5 sales are recorded for 8 Ash Drive. 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 Ash Drive was lodged in June 2025 at band C and is valid until June 2035. 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 Ash Drive. 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 11 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL10 8LJ, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 8 Ash Drive 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 8 Ash Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8LJ. 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 8LJSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- AL 10 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 8 Ash Drive, 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