What type of property is 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT?

1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT last change hands?

1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT last sold for £645,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £285,700 in October 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1998 and April 2025, 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT rose from £285,700 to £645,000, a change of £359,300. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a C recorded in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT?

1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,927 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT?

1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT 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 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT located?

1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT sits in Welwyn. It falls within the AL6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT?

Police records around 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT 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 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT?

The closest primary school to 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT is Oaklands Primary School (132m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (2.5km).

What transport links are near 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Oaklea, AL6 0PT is The Avenue, 243m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn North Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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1a, Oaklea, Welwyn, AL6 0PT

EPC B3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

179 m²

1927 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a four-bedroom detached house in Welwyn (AL6 0PT). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2022) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 97).

A recent sale: £645,000 in April 2025. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £755,000 is 17.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 35.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromC78toB82

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Oaklea, Welwyn, AL6 0PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£755,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£645,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2025Most recent
£645,000
-10.1%over 7 years
27 July 2017
£717,500
+151.1%over 18 years
30 October 1998
£285,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL6 0PT: £675,000 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in AL6 0PT

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On the street

Versus other Oaklea homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,603

Street avg £3,375

On par

Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 186 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Oaklands Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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