What kind of home is 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

1 Byfield, AL8 7AL is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

1 Byfield, AL8 7AL last sold for £392,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £102,000 in February 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2002 and June 2020, 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL rose from £102,000 to £392,000, a change of £290,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

1 Byfield, AL8 7AL has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 113 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL8 7AL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL was a refusal for an application (ref. 6/2022/0051/EM) in February 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

1 Byfield, AL8 7AL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL in?

1 Byfield, AL8 7AL sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

Police records around 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL 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 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

The closest primary school to 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL is Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (218m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Byfield, AL8 7AL is Sewells, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Byfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7AL

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Byfield

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

1 Byfield is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7AL). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 113 m² it's 29.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 20 EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £478,000 is 21.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 18.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2020 for £392,000.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD60toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Byfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Byfield was refused — worth checking the council file.

Feb 2022
Application
In report
Installation of a hardstanding to front
Reference
6/2022/0051/EM
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Nov 2016
PorchOutline
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of single storey rear extension and front porch
Extension
Reference
6/2016/1915/LAWP
View planning 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£392,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2020Most recent
£392,000
+80.6%over 8 years
27 October 2011
£217,000
+112.7%over 9 years
1 February 2002
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 7AL: £387,500 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Byfield homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Byfield stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,469

Street avg £3,932

Strongly below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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

0.1 km

Sewells — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 19 schools nearby.

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