What kind of home is Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ?

Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ last change hands?

Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ last sold for £286,700 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ?

Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ in?

Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ is Peartree Primary School (827m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQ is Sainsbury's, 109m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn Garden City Rail Station, 247m away.

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Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BQ

Property type

Detached

Floor mid floor

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a two-bedroom detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft). The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Most recent transfer: November 2021 at £286,700. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

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.

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 8 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£314,000

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Last sold (2021)

£286,700

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 November 2021Most recent
£286,700

Median price across the last 1 sales in AL8 6BQ: £278,000 (2021–2021).

Nearby sales in AL8 6BQ

Flat 2, 8 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BQ
Sold Nov 2021
£278,000

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Comparables

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sainsbury's — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Peartree Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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