What kind of home is 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR?

12 Downfields, AL8 6XR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR last change hands?

12 Downfields, AL8 6XR last sold for £390,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in November 2010, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2010 and November 2016, 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR rose from £240,000 to £390,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR?

The current EPC rating for 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2010. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR?

12 Downfields, AL8 6XR has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (867 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR use?

The latest EPC at 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR?

12 Downfields, AL8 6XR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR in?

12 Downfields, AL8 6XR sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR 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 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR?

The closest primary school to 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR is Applecroft School (595m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (259m).

What is the nearest station to 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR?

The closest bus stop to 12 Downfields, AL8 6XR is Newfields, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Downfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

866 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Downfields

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

12 Downfields is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6XR). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 866 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2010) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). The latest certificate is from July 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2010–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £460,000 is 17.9% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£450/sq ft) was about 78.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (November 2016).

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

12 Downfields'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 Jul 2020

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2010

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Downfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Downfields 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.

12 Downfields valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£460,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£390,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2016Most recent
£390,000
+62.5%over 6 years
8 November 2010
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 6XR: £400,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in AL8 6XR

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On the street

Versus other Downfields homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Downfields runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,845

Street avg £4,874

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Newfields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Stanborough School. 14 schools nearby.

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