What type of property is 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR sell for?

5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR last sold for £995,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in January 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2012 and October 2023, 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR rose from £500,000 to £995,000, a change of £495,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (2,110 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL6 9RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR had any planning applications?

5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR has council approval for single-storey side and rear extension granted in March 2013 under ref. N6/2013/0060/FP. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR 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 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

Police records around 5 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 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Dewars Close, AL6 9RR?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Dewars Close, Welwyn, AL6 9RR

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

196 m²

2110 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Dewars Close

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

5 Dewars Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Welwyn (AL6 9RR). It has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (around 2110 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Sold October 2023 for £995,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms5
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE42toC73

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

Windows

Partial DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

53%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dewars Close, Welwyn, AL6 9RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2013
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of ground floor porch, first floor side extension and ground floor rear extension and alterations to fenestration and erection of garage
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
N6/2013/0060/FP
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What's in 5 Dewars Close, Welwyn, AL6 9RR's planning history?

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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,069,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£995,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2023Most recent
£995,000
+99.0%over 11 years
9 January 2012
£500,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in AL6 9RR: £622,500 (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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