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38 Colgrove, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HU

6 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 38 Colgrove

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

38 Colgrove is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6HU). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £665,000 is 19.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£473/sq ft) was about 26.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Underfloor heatingYes
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)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromD59toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Colgrove, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Colgrove has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

  1. Feb 2016
    Conditions
    In report

    Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (materials) on Estate Management consent 6/2015/2037/EM

    Reference
    6/2015/2556/COND
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2015
    Renovation
    In report

    Replacement of driveway and path with block paving

    Reference
    6/2015/2037/EM
    View planning record

What's in 38 Colgrove, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HU's planning history?

4 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

38 Colgrove has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£665,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£555,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2016Most recent

    £555,000

    +126.5%over 13 years
  2. 16 April 2003

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 6HU: £550,000 (2023–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Colgrove homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 38 Colgrove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,092

Street avg £4,453

On par

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below
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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stanborough Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Stanborough School. 19 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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