What kind of home is 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG?

5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG?

5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG last sold for £750,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £450,000 in July 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2012 and October 2023, 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG rose from £450,000 to £750,000, a change of £300,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG?

5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG use?

The latest EPC at 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG?

5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG in?

5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG?

Police records around 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG 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 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG?

The closest primary school to 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG is Peartree Primary School (664m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Lytton Gardens, AL8 6EG is Birdcroft Rd, 148m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn Garden City Rail Station, 450m away.

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5 Lytton Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EG

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Lytton Gardens

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

5 Lytton Gardens is a three-bedroom detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6EG). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£704/sq ft) was about 63% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £750,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Sept 2011

Low Energy Lighting

31%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Lytton Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Lytton Gardens 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.

Latest sale on 5 Lytton Gardens was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£736,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£750,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2023Most recent
£750,000
+61.3%over 10 years
15 August 2013
£465,000
+3.3%over 1 year
19 July 2012
£450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 6EG: £700,000 (2025–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Lytton Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Lytton Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,576

Street avg £6,325

Above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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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

0.7 km

Peartree Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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