What kind of home is 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE?

21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE?

21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE last sold for £779,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £99,950 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1996 and August 2020, 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE rose from £99,950 to £779,000, a change of £679,050. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE?

The current EPC rating for 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE?

21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE use?

The latest EPC at 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE have?

21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in January 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE?

21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE in?

21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE?

Police records around 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE 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 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE?

The closest primary school to 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE is Applecroft School (691m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE?

The closest bus stop to 21 Parkfields, AL8 6EE is Sainsbury's, 172m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn Garden City Rail Station, 377m away.

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21 Parkfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EE

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Parkfields

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

21 Parkfields is a four-bedroom detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6EE). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £881,000 is 13.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£579/sq ft) was about 19.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Most recent transfer: August 2020 at £779,000.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

21 Parkfields's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD57

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Parkfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2016
Extension
In report
Retrospective application for two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Retrospective
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
W6/2011/2514/EM
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Apr 2014
Application
In report
Retention of block paving
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
W6/2014/0035/EM
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What's in 21 Parkfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EE'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.

Price for 21 Parkfields has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£881,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£779,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

5 August 2020Most recent
£779,000
+33.2%over 8 years
5 January 2012
£585,000
+485.3%over 15 years
27 June 1996
£99,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 6EE: £705,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in AL8 6EE

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On the street

Versus other Parkfields homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Parkfields is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£6,232

Street avg £6,024

Above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 114 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.2 km

Sainsbury's — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Applecroft School. 21 schools nearby.

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