What kind of home is 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ?

8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ last change hands?

8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ last sold for £580,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £570,000 in June 2017, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ?

Across 2 sales between June 2017 and September 2020, 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ rose from £570,000 to £580,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ?

8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (2,077 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 70% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL10 9GZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ?

8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ in?

8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ sits in Hatfield. It falls within the AL10 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ is Howe Dell Primary School (272m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Barlow Close, AL10 9GZ is Howe Dell School, 227m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Barlow Close, Hatfield, AL10 9GZ

Notable views

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

193 m²

2077 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Barlow Close

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

8 Barlow Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Hatfield (AL10 9GZ). It has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (around 2077 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 193 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2017–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £689,000 is 18.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 31% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £580,000 in September 2020.

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
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble, Detached
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jun 2010

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Barlow Close, Hatfield, AL10 9GZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Barlow Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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Current estimate

£689,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£580,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2020Most recent
£580,000
+1.8%over 3 years
1 June 2017
£570,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in AL10 9GZ: £514,975 (2016–2007).

Nearby sales in AL10 9GZ

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On the street

Versus other Barlow Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Barlow Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

193 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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Area

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Howe Dell School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Howe Dell Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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