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16 Downfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XR

8 planning records
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About 16 Downfields

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

16 Downfields is a property in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6XR). It has council tax band D.

Held since January 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 8 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension, partial demolition and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Downfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Aug 2025
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Fell 1 x spruce in rear garden

    Reference
    6/2025/0849/EMT
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2025
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Fell 1 x spruce in rear garden

    Reference
    6/2025/0826/TC
    View planning record

What's in 16 Downfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XR's planning history?

6 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.
Last sold (2002)

£174,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 January 2002Most recent

    £174,950

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

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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.
Full Welwyn Garden City report

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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