What kind of home is 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

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

What was the last sold price for 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN last sold for £395,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £77,950 in July 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

Across 4 sales between July 1995 and November 2020, 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN rose from £77,950 to £395,000, a change of £317,050. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The current EPC rating for 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

154 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 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN use?

The latest EPC at 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

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

Which area is 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN in?

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

Is 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN in a safe area?

Police records around 154 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 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest primary school to 154 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.

What transport links are near 154 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest bus stop to 154 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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154 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 154 Longcroft Lane

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

154 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 (November 2020) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £447,000 is 13.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£592/sq ft) was about 161.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £395,000.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Oct 2010

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 154 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

154 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.

Price for 154 Longcroft Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£395,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

9 November 2020Most recent
£395,000
+64.6%over 9 years
27 April 2011
£240,000
+120.2%over 11 years
28 February 2000
£109,000
+39.8%over 4 years
30 July 1995
£77,950

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 154 Longcroft Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,371

Street avg £4,844

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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