What type of property is 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ?

5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ last change hands?

5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ last sold for £370,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ?

5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 19 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL8 7HQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ?

5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ located?

5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ?

Police records around 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ 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 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ is Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (127m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (817m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ashcombe, AL8 7HQ is Digswell Road, 45m away. The nearest rail option is Welwyn North Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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5 Ashcombe, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7HQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Ashcombe

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

5 Ashcombe is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Today's modelled estimate of £442,000 is 19.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£593/sq ft) was about 59.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it's 17.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 12 EPCs). Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £370,000.

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
OutbuildingsYes

Building

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Nov 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ashcombe, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ashcombe 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.

5 Ashcombe valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£442,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£370,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 May 2024Most recent
£370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 7HQ: £323,000 (2024–1996).

Nearby sales in AL8 7HQ

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On the street

Versus other Ashcombe homes

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

On price per m², 5 Ashcombe stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,379

Street avg £4,226

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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

0.0 km

Digswell Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 18 schools nearby.

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