What type of property is 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT?

2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT?

2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT last sold for £1,650,000 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £975,000 in September 2010, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2010 and November 2021, 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT rose from £975,000 to £1,650,000, a change of £675,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT is F with a score of 36 out of 100, lodged in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a E. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT?

2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT has a recorded floor area of 326 m² (3,504 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT?

The most recent planning decision at 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT was a refusal for an application (ref. 6/2019/1993/TPO) in January 2023. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT?

2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT located?

2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT sits in Ayot St. Lawrence, Welwyn, Welwyn. It falls within the AL6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT?

Police records around 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT 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 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT?

The closest primary school to 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT is Codicote Church of England Primary School (2.3km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Old Rectory, AL6 9BT is Mill, 1.6km away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 The Old Rectory, Ayot St Lawrence, Welwyn, AL6 9BT

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

326 m²

3504 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 36

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 The Old Rectory

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

2 The Old Rectory is a semi-detached house in Ayot St. Lawrence, Welwyn, Welwyn (AL6 9BT). It has a recorded floor area of 326 m² (around 3504 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (April 2010) shows an F (score 36), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 41). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from April 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £2,132,000 is 29.2% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £1,650,000 in November 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 The Old Rectory's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Apr 2020

EPC Rating

F36

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

24.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Old Rectory, Ayot St Lawrence, Welwyn, AL6 9BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 2 The Old Rectory in 2023.

Jan 2023
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Fell 1x Dead and Dangerous Tree
Reference
6/2019/1993/TPO
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Jan 2015
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Reduce crown of Sycamore tree to balance weight
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
N6/2014/2665/TC
View planning record

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Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 2 The Old Rectory was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£2,132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£1,650,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

26 November 2021Most recent
£1,650,000
+69.2%over 11 years
14 September 2010
£975,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL6 9BT: £1,150,000 (2013–2003).

Nearby sales in AL6 9BT

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.6 km

Mill — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Codicote Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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