What kind of home is 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ?

23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ?

23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ last sold for £290,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £135,000 in September 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ changed over time?

Across 6 sales between September 2002 and June 2024, 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ rose from £135,000 to £290,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ?

23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ use?

The latest EPC at 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ?

23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ in?

23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ?

Police records around 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ 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 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ?

The closest primary school to 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ is Applecroft School (2m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (801m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Applecroft Road, AL8 6JZ is Barn Close, 173m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn Garden City Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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23 Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JZ

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Applecroft Road

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

23 Applecroft Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include a loft.

Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £290,000. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£612/sq ft) was about 138% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Applecroft Road 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 2002.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£290,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

20 June 2024Most recent
£290,000
+5.5%over 7 years
17 October 2016
£275,000
+41.0%over 3 years
12 September 2013
£195,000
+9.2%over 1 year
26 July 2012
£178,500
-9.6%over 4 years
15 November 2007
£197,500
+46.3%over 5 years
11 September 2002
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 6JZ: £178,000 (2017–2006).

Nearby sales in AL8 6JZ

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Barn Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Applecroft School. 18 schools nearby.

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