7 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX
About 7 Densley Close
7 Densley Close is a detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7JX). It has a recorded floor area of 369 m² (around 3972 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
At 369 m² the property is well over the postcode median (163 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £1,723,000 — fresh data. 29 planning records sit against the property, 21 approved, 5 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension, new windows and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
7 Densley Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Apr 2024Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1 Oak - remove epicormic growth to maintain current pruning practice allowing driveway and garage area to remain clear T2 1x Oak - reduce by approx 2m height and width and remove lower branches up to the crown break to maintain tree to fromer size, approx 6 years ago, removing lower limbs to allow more light to extension area, while also lessening the debris fall on the roof T3 1x Oak - reduce by 2m in height and width, remove epicormic growth up to crown break to create a more compact canopy and to bring the tree in line with others whilst also allowing more light into the lower shrub bed and garden area T4 1x Oak - reduce by approximately 2m in height and width and remove epicormic growth up to crown break to maintain tree to fromer size, approx 6 years ago, whilst allowing more light into rear part of the property
- Reference
- 6/2024/0384/EMT
- Apr 2024Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1 Oak - remove epicormic growth to maintain current pruning practice allowing driveway and garage area to remain clear T2 1 x Oak - reduce by approx 2m height and width and remove lower branches up to the crown break to maintain tree to fromer size, approx 6 years ago. Removing lower limbs to allow more light to extension area, while also lessening the debris fall on the roof T3 1 x Oak - reduce by 2m in height and width and remove epicormic growth up to crown break to create a more compact canopy and bring the tree in line with other trees whilst allowing more light into the lower shrub bed and garden area T4 1 x Oak - reduce by approximately 2m in height and width and remove epicormic growth up to crown break to maintain tree to former size, approx 6 years ago, whilst allowing more light into rear part of the property
- Reference
- 6/2024/0382/TPO
What's in 7 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX's planning history?
27 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 7 Densley Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£1,838,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 27 years.
£1,723,000
Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 27 years.
Sales timeline
14 October 2025Most recent
£1,723,000
+142.7%over 12 years14 January 2013
£710,000
+105.8%over 14 years24 September 1998
£345,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 7JX: £1,020,000 (2022–2014).
Nearby sales in AL8 7JX
5 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX
Sold Feb 2022
£1,020,0008 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX
Sold Jul 2019
£1,600,0006 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX
Sold Jun 2015
£786,0001 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX
Sold Mar 2015
£734,0004 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7JX
Sold Aug 2008
£460,000
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Versus other Densley Close homes
On price per m², 7 Densley Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,669
Street avg £5,522
Floor Area
369 m²
Street avg 212 m²
Habitable Rooms
16 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
10.0 t/year
Street avg 8.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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