What type of property is 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN?

1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN?

1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN last sold for £1,475,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £498,000 in February 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN?

Across 4 sales between February 2006 and October 2022, 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN rose from £498,000 to £1,475,000, a change of £977,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN?

The current EPC rating for 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN?

1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN has a recorded floor area of 274 m² (2,949 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN have?

1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN has council approval for front extension granted in August 2006 under ref. 3/06/1224/FP. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN?

1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN located?

1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN sits in Tewin, Welwyn, Welwyn. It falls within the AL6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN?

Police records around 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN 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 transport links are near 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Purcell Close, AL6 0NN is The Horns PH, 569m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn North Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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1 Purcell Close, Tewin, Welwyn, AL6 0NN

4 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

274 m²

2949 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Purcell Close

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

1 Purcell Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Tewin, Welwyn, Welwyn (AL6 0NN). It has a recorded floor area of 274 m² (around 2949 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer: October 2022 at £1,475,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£500/sq ft) was about 97.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
LandYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Jun 2015

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Dec 2024from Oct 2021

EPC improved fromD65toC70

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Purcell Close, Tewin, Welwyn, AL6 0NN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Purcell Close has an approved front extension on the planning record.

Apr 2008
OutbuildingFull
In report
Double garage (variation of consent 3/07/0723/FP)
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
3/08/0399/FP
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Jun 2007
OutbuildingFull
In report
Detached garage, in corner of driveway (previously approved under Ref: 3/88/1392/FP)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
3/07/0723/FP
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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 Purcell Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2006.

Current estimate

£1,453,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£1,475,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2022Most recent
£1,475,000
+27.2%over 6 years
1 March 2016
£1,160,000
+22.8%over 8 years
14 November 2007
£945,000
+89.8%over 1 year
7 February 2006
£498,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL6 0NN: £720,000 (2020–1997).

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On the street

Versus other Purcell Close homes

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

On years held, 1 Purcell Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,383

Street avg £4,748

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Floor Area

274 m²

Street avg 238 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 7.4 t/year

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

The Horns PH — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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