What type of property is 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX?

30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX is a mid-terrace house.

What did 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX sell for?

30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX last sold for £60,000 in January 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £36,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and January 2002, 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX rose from £36,000 to £60,000, a change of £24,000. That works out to roughly +11.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX have?

The current EPC rating for 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX?

30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX heated?

The latest EPC at 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX?

30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX located?

30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX in a safe area?

Police records around 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX 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.

Which schools serve 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX?

The closest primary school to 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX is Applecroft School (608m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX?

The closest bus stop to 30 The Cloisters, AL8 6DX is Birdcroft Rd, 84m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn Garden City Rail Station, 473m away.

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30 The Cloisters, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6DX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 30 The Cloisters

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

30 The Cloisters is a mid-terrace house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6DX). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 32 m² this is the 9th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–49 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since January 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 sits 191.7% above the 2002 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 41.4% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from May 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC74

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 The Cloisters, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 The Cloisters 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.

30 The Cloisters's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£60,000

Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2002Most recent
£60,000
+27.7%over 3 years
30 July 1998
£47,000
+30.6%over 1 year
2 July 1997
£36,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 6DX: £210,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other The Cloisters homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 30 The Cloisters stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,875

Street avg £4,215

Strongly below

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 36 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Welwyn Garden City district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Birdcroft Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Applecroft School. 21 schools nearby.

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