What kind of home is 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN last change hands?

152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN last sold for £125,550 in November 1999, around 27 years ago. Before that, it sold for £73,950 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and November 1999, 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN rose from £73,950 to £125,550, a change of £51,600. That works out to roughly +13.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN have?

The current EPC rating for 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN use?

The latest EPC at 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN in?

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

How safe is the area around 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

Police records around 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN 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 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest primary school to 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN is Applecroft School (669m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (863m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest bus stop to 152 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN is Longcroft Green, 195m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn Garden City Rail Station, 772m away.

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152 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 152 Longcroft Lane

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

152 Longcroft Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6EN). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It hasn't traded since November 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £407,000 sits 224.2% above the 1999 sale of £125,550. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 23.5% below the postcode norm.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
ParkingAllocated

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)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 152 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

152 Longcroft Lane 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.

152 Longcroft Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£407,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (1999)

£125,550

Growth on file: 13.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

26 November 1999Most recent
£125,550
+69.8%over 4 years
10 September 1995
£73,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 6EN: £485,000 (2025–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Longcroft Lane homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 152 Longcroft Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,025

Street avg £5,100

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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

0.2 km

Longcroft Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Applecroft School. 22 schools nearby.

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