What type of property is 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

11 Byfield, AL8 7AL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

11 Byfield, AL8 7AL last sold for £367,500 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in August 2009, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2009 and February 2018, 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL rose from £175,000 to £367,500, a change of £192,500. That works out to roughly +9.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

The current EPC rating for 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

11 Byfield, AL8 7AL has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

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

Where is 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL located?

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

What is crime like near 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

Police records around 11 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.

Which schools serve 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

The closest primary school to 11 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 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL?

The closest bus stop to 11 Byfield, AL8 7AL is Sewells, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Byfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7AL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11 Byfield

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

11 Byfield is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7AL). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2009–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £472,000 is 28.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£384/sq ft) was about 45.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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 3)

May 2017

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE42toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%64%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2017from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Byfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Byfield has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in 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.

11 Byfield has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£472,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£367,500

Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2018Most recent
£367,500
+110.0%over 8 years
31 August 2009
£175,000

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

Nearby sales in AL8 7AL

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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.

11 Byfield outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,129

Street avg £3,881

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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