What type of property is 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ?

22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ last change hands?

22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ last sold for £240,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £66,000 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 2000 and April 2025, 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ rose from £66,000 to £240,000, a change of £174,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ?

The current EPC rating for 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ?

22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ?

22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ located?

22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ?

Police records around 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (123% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ?

The closest primary school to 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ is Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery (262m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ?

The closest bus stop to 22 Hewitt Close, AL4 8TQ is Hill Dyke Road, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Hewitt Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8TQ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Hewitt Close

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

22 Hewitt Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8TQ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. At 70 m² this is the 11th smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 64–97 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

A recent sale: £240,000 in April 2025. Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 77% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Hewitt Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8TQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Hewitt 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.

22 Hewitt Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£240,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2025Most recent
£240,000
+77.8%over 13 years
15 September 2011
£135,000
+16.4%over 8 years
3 February 2003
£116,000
+75.8%over 2 years
7 March 2000
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8TQ: £360,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in AL4 8TQ

On the street

Versus other Hewitt Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 22 Hewitt Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,429

Street avg £2,621

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hill Dyke Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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