What type of property is 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR last change hands?

1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR last sold for £760,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR has a recorded floor area of 301 m² (3,240 sq ft), around 100 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 103% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL6 9RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR was a refusal for part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension (ref. 6/2023/0734/HOUSE) in May 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR located?

1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR sits in Welwyn. It falls within the AL6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR 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 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

The closest primary school to 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR is Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (923m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR is Carleton Rise, 193m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn North Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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1 Dewars Close, Welwyn, AL6 9RR

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

301 m²

3240 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Dewars Close

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

1 Dewars Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Welwyn (AL6 9RR). It has a recorded floor area of 301 m² (around 3240 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Today's modelled estimate of £1,404,000 sits 84.7% above the 2023 sale of £760,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 42.5% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £760,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromE53toD59

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2025from Sept 2022

EPC improved fromD59toC77

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dewars Close, Welwyn, AL6 9RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Dewars Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

Sept 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension with first floor rear and side extensions, single storey front and side extensions and alterations to the existing fenestration
Reference
6/2023/1393/HOUSE
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May 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension, first floor side extension to both sides & front single storey extension
Reference
6/2023/0734/HOUSE
View planning record

What's in 1 Dewars Close, Welwyn, AL6 9RR's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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.

1 Dewars Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,404,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£760,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 March 2023Most recent
£760,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL6 9RR: £595,000 (2023–2001).

Nearby sales in AL6 9RR

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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

Carleton Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

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

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