What kind of home is 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX sell for?

7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX last sold for £206,000 in April 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in March 2005, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and April 2007, 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX rose from £195,000 to £206,000, a change of £11,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

The current EPC rating for 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX use?

The latest EPC at 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

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

Which area is 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX in?

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

What is crime like near 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

Police records around 7 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 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

The closest primary school to 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX is Applecroft School (696m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (362m).

How well connected is 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX?

The closest bus stop to 7 De Soissons Close, AL8 6YX is Newfields, 201m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 De Soissons Close

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

7 De Soissons Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 6YX). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. At 62 m² this is the 12th 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 bottom. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

It hasn't traded since April 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 is 42.2% above the 2007 sale price.

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromB85toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 De Soissons Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 De Soissons Close 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£206,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2007Most recent
£206,000
+5.6%over 2 years
14 March 2005
£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.

7 De Soissons Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,323

Street avg £4,063

Below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

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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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