What kind of home is 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW last change hands?

1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW last sold for £269,950 in September 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW in?

1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW sits in Hatfield. It falls within the AL10 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

Police records around 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW 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 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

The closest primary school to 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is Hatfield Community Free School (766m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (943m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is Bishop's Close, 49m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bishops Close, Hatfield, AL10 9PW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Bishops Close

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

1 Bishops Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Hatfield (AL10 9PW). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in September 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £667,000 sits 147.1% above the 2002 sale of £269,950.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

1 Bishops Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Apr 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bishops Close, Hatfield, AL10 9PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bishops 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.

1 Bishops Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£667,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£269,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 September 2002Most recent
£269,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 9PW: £363,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in AL10 9PW

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On the street

Versus other Bishops Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Bishops Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,942

Street avg £3,658

Strongly below

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 133 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 8.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bishop's Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Hatfield Community Free School. 13 schools nearby.

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