What kind of home is 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE?

6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE?

6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE last sold for £782,500 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £273,000 in December 2000, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2000 and October 2025, 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE rose from £273,000 to £782,500, a change of £509,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE?

The current EPC rating for 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE?

6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE use?

The latest EPC at 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE have?

6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE?

6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE in?

6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE sits in Welwyn. It falls within the AL6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE?

Police records around 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE 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 schools are near 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE?

The closest primary school to 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE is Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.1km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (1.8km).

What transport links are near 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE?

The closest bus stop to 6 Blakes Way, AL6 9RE is Carleton Rise, 350m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Blakes Way, Welwyn, AL6 9RE

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Blakes Way

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

6 Blakes Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Welwyn (AL6 9RE). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £782,500 — fresh data. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£463/sq ft) was about 28.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromE54toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Blakes Way, Welwyn, AL6 9RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Feb 2026
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Certificate of lawfulness for single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory
Retrospective
Reference
6/2025/2608/LAWP
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Jul 2014
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
N6/2014/1258/FP
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What's in 6 Blakes Way, Welwyn, AL6 9RE's planning history?

3 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£842,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£782,500

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

14 October 2025Most recent
£782,500
+186.6%over 24 years
8 December 2000
£273,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL6 9RE: £840,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in AL6 9RE

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On the street

Versus other Blakes Way homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Blakes Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,984

Street avg £5,071

On par

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 161 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Carleton Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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