What type of property is 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF?

8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF last change hands?

8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF last sold for £738,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £395,000 in August 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2006 and September 2023, 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF rose from £395,000 to £738,000, a change of £343,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF?

8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL6 0LF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF have?

8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2009 under ref. 3/09/0353/FP. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF?

8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF located?

8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF sits in Tewin, Welwyn, Welwyn. It falls within the AL6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF?

Police records around 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF 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.

Which schools serve 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF?

The closest primary school to 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF is Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (337m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ridgeway Academy (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Harwood Close, AL6 0LF is Rose and Crown PH, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Harwood Close, Tewin, Welwyn, AL6 0LF

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Harwood Close

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

8 Harwood Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Tewin, Welwyn, Welwyn (AL6 0LF). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2009. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£486/sq ft) was about 81.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £738,000.

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What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
ParkingOff street
Summer houseYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jun 2012

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Harwood Close, Tewin, Welwyn, AL6 0LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Harwood Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Apr 2009
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear conservatory with lantern roof (retrospective)
RetrospectiveExtension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
3/09/0353/FP
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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8 Harwood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£767,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£738,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2023Most recent
£738,000
+52.2%over 9 years
12 March 2014
£485,000
+22.8%over 7 years
16 August 2006
£395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL6 0LF: £730,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in AL6 0LF

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Versus other Harwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Harwood Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,234

Street avg £4,234

Above

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rose and Crown PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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