What was the last sold price for 158 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

158 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN last sold for £181,500 in July 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £75,000 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 158 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1995 and July 2002, 158 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN rose from £75,000 to £181,500, a change of £106,500. That works out to roughly +13.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 158 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

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

Which area is 158 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN in?

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

How safe is the area around 158 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

Police records around 158 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 158 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest primary school to 158 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 158 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest bus stop to 158 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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158 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN

3 sales on record

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 158 Longcroft Lane

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

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

It hasn't traded since July 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.6% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 158 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

158 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Last sold (2002)

£181,500

Growth on file: 13.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2002Most recent
£181,500
+2.7%
27 June 2002
£176,650
+135.5%over 6 years
24 August 1995
£75,000

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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