What did 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX sell for?

4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX last sold for £460,000 in August 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £345,000 in March 2002, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2002 and August 2008, 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX rose from £345,000 to £460,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX have?

The only planning records linked to 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX?

4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX in?

4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX?

Police records around 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX 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 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX?

The closest primary school to 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX is Templewood Primary School (368m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Densley Close, AL8 7JX is Campus West, 193m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 609m away.

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4 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX

9 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 4 Densley Close

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

4 Densley Close is a three-bedroom property in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7JX). It has council tax band F. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in August 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 9 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 4 Densley Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Oct 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Oak to fell.
Reference
6/2025/1926/EMT
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Oct 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Oak to fell.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
6/2025/1920/TC
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What's in 4 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX's planning history?

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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.

Last sold (2008)

£460,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

28 August 2008Most recent
£460,000
+33.3%over 6 years
25 March 2002
£345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 7JX: £1,020,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in AL8 7JX

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Campus West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Templewood Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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