When did 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA last change hands?

6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA last sold for £580,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA?

6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA has 6 approved extension applications on file including part-single-part-two-storey rear extension and part-single-part-two-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA?

6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA 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 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA located?

6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA?

Police records around 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA 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 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA?

The closest primary school to 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA is Peartree Primary School (653m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA?

The closest bus stop to 6 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EA is Sainsbury's, 130m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn Garden City Rail Station, 275m away.

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6 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EA

9 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 6 Longcroft Lane

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

6 Longcroft Lane is a three-bedroom property in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6EA). It has council tax band F.

9 planning records sit against the property, 9 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in April 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

Oct 2025
Renovation
In report
Installation of external air conditioning units to the North and West side of the detached property
Reference
6/2025/1739/EM
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Jul 2017
Demolition
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Extension
Reference
6/2017/1109/EM
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What's in 6 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EA's planning history?

7 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.

Last sold (2014)

£580,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 April 2014Most recent
£580,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 6EA: £600,271 (2023–2007).

Nearby sales in AL8 6EA

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Welwyn Garden City report

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

Sainsbury's — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Peartree Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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