What kind of home is 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE?

1b, New Road, AL6 0AE is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE sell for?

1b, New Road, AL6 0AE last sold for £672,500 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £499,950 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and June 2013, 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE rose from £499,950 to £672,500, a change of £172,550. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE?

The current EPC rating for 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE?

1b, New Road, AL6 0AE has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,711 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE use?

The latest EPC at 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE?

1b, New Road, AL6 0AE 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 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE in?

1b, New Road, AL6 0AE sits in Welwyn. It falls within the AL6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE in a safe area?

Police records around 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE?

The closest primary school to 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE is St John's CofE Primary School (414m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE?

The closest bus stop to 1b, New Road, AL6 0AE is Welwyn North Railway Station, 150m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn North Rail Station, 190m away.

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1b, New Road, Welwyn, AL6 0AE

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

159 m²

1711 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a five-bedroom detached house in Welwyn (AL6 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Last changed hands 13 years ago, in June 2013. Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £933,000 is 38.7% above the 2013 sale price.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Feb 2012

Low Energy Lighting

13%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, New Road, Welwyn, AL6 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

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

Current estimate

£933,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£672,500

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

9 June 2013Most recent
£672,500
+34.5%over 9 years
29 March 2004
£499,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL6 0AE: £867,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in AL6 0AE

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On the street

Versus other New Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,230

Street avg £4,298

On par

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 179 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Welwyn district page.

Full Welwyn report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Welwyn North Railway Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John's CofE Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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