When did 156 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN last change hands?

156 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN last sold for £96,500 in March 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,950 in October 1995, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 156 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1995 and March 1998, 156 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN rose from £77,950 to £96,500, a change of £18,550. That works out to roughly +9.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 156 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

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

Which area is 156 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN in?

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

How safe is the area around 156 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

Police records around 156 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 156 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest primary school to 156 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 156 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest bus stop to 156 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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156 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 156 Longcroft Lane

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

156 Longcroft Lane is a property in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6EN). It has council tax band D.

Held since March 1998 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 156 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (1998)

£96,500

Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 1998Most recent
£96,500
+23.8%over 2 years
27 October 1995
£77,950

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

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Area

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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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