What type of property is 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP?

12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP last change hands?

12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP last sold for £373,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £137,500 in January 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 2000 and July 2015, 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP rose from £137,500 to £373,000, a change of £235,500. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP have?

The current EPC rating for 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP?

12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL6 0QP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP heated?

The latest EPC at 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP have?

The only planning records linked to 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP?

12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP is in council tax band E.

Where is 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP located?

12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP sits in Welwyn. It falls within the AL6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP in a safe area?

Police records around 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP 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 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP?

The closest primary school to 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP is Oaklands Primary School (279m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP?

The closest bus stop to 12a, Birch Grove, AL6 0QP is The North Star PH, 417m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn North Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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12a, Birch Grove, Welwyn, AL6 0QP

Notable views3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a three-bedroom detached house in Welwyn (AL6 0QP). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £585,000 sits 56.8% above the 2015 sale of £373,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£357/sq ft) was about 20.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2023. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. At 97 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (117 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Birch Grove, Welwyn, AL6 0QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2023
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Oak tree to crown reduce by 1m. Tree located in woodland to the rear covered by TPO 657 (2017) W1.
Reference
6/2022/2722/TPO
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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.

12a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£585,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£373,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

1 July 2015Most recent
£373,000
+43.5%over 3 years
28 June 2012
£260,000
+89.1%over 12 years
14 January 2000
£137,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL6 0QP: £670,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Birch Grove homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,845

Street avg £4,133

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Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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

0.4 km

The North Star PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oaklands Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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