What type of property is 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU?

7 Firbank, AL8 6SU is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU?

The current EPC rating for 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU?

7 Firbank, AL8 6SU has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (489 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU?

7 Firbank, AL8 6SU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU located?

7 Firbank, AL8 6SU sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU 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 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU?

The closest primary school to 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU is Applecroft School (308m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (994m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU?

The closest bus stop to 7 Firbank, AL8 6SU is Farm Close, 127m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn Garden City Rail Station, 743m away.

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7 Firbank, Barn Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

489 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 7 Firbank

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

7 Firbank is a semi-detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6SU). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 489 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2010) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 59). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from December 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

7 Firbank's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Dec 2020

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Firbank, Barn Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Firbank 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.

7 Firbank has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£274,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

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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.

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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

0.1 km

Farm Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Applecroft School. 21 schools nearby.

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