What kind of home is 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX last change hands?

14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX last sold for £195,000 in March 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

The current EPC rating for 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a C recorded in September 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX use?

The latest EPC at 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX in?

14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

Police records around 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX 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 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

The closest primary school to 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX is Applecroft School (696m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (362m).

What is the nearest station to 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

The closest bus stop to 14 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX is Newfields, 201m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 De Soissons Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YX

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 De Soissons Close

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

14 De Soissons Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6YX). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. At 61 m² this is the 8th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in March 2005. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 45.6% above the 2005 sale price.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

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

14 De Soissons Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromC79toB82

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 De Soissons Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 De Soissons Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£195,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2005Most recent
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 6YX: £510,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in AL8 6YX

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On the street

Versus other De Soissons Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 De Soissons Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,197

Street avg £4,074

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.2 km

Newfields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Stanborough School. 12 schools nearby.

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