What type of property is 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN last change hands?

168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN last sold for £400,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,950 in May 1995, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1995 and November 2024, 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN rose from £79,950 to £400,000, a change of £320,050. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN have?

The current EPC rating for 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN heated?

The latest EPC at 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

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

Where is 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN located?

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

Is 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN in a safe area?

Police records around 168 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.

Which schools serve 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest primary school to 168 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 is the nearest station to 168 Longcroft Lane, AL8 6EN?

The closest bus stop to 168 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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168 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 168 Longcroft Lane

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

168 Longcroft Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6EN). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £462,000 is 15.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£590/sq ft) was about 160.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £400,000 in November 2024.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 168 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

168 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.

168 Longcroft Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£462,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£400,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2024Most recent
£400,000
+400.3%over 29 years
18 May 1995
£79,950

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

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Versus other Longcroft Lane homes

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On years held, 168 Longcroft Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,349

Street avg £4,846

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Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 71 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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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