Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
38 Downsfield, Hatfield, AL10 8TL
Estimated value
£194,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£202,500)-4%
- Against AL10 8TL's recent median (£182,000)+7%
Newest record on this page: July 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£194,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£202,500)-4%
- Against AL10 8TL's recent median (£182,000)+7%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 38 Downsfield is modelled from its 45 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8TL. 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
45 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in AL10 8TL
5 sales, median £182,000 (2023–2017)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2023 | 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.
Latest sale on 38 Downsfield was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
27 July 2023Most recent
£202,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 8TL: £182,000 (2023–2017).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 38 Downsfield, Hatfield, AL10 8TL. 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 38 Downsfield
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
38 Downsfield is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hatfield (AL10 8TL). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the 8th smallest of 39 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good.
On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£418/sq ft) was about 48.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £202,500 in July 2023.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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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)
Mar 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 March 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2023from Oct 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
75%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 38 Downsfield, Hatfield, AL10 8TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
38 Downsfield 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 Downsfield homes
Four headline reads against 34 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
38 Downsfield outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£4,500
Street avg £3,123
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 1.7 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
Millwards — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
De Havilland Primary School. 12 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- De Havilland Primary SchoolPrimary288m
- Oak View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary1.1km
- St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham GreenPrimary1.2km
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary1.3km
Nearest stops
- MillwardsBus stop68m
- Travellers LaneBus stop177m
- Cooks WayBus stop301m
- The DownsBus stop361m
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 38 Downsfield is modelled from its 45 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL10 8TL. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 38 Downsfield. 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 38 Downsfield was lodged in March 2023 at band C and is valid until March 2033. 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 38 Downsfield. 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 12 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL10 8TL, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 38 Downsfield is in council tax band B. 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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