What kind of home is 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (1,744 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL8 7LH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH has 5 planning records on file (4 approved), most recent in July 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH in?

2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

Police records around 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH 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 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

The closest primary school to 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH is Templewood Primary School (219m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH is Campus West, 393m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 803m away.

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2 Ashley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LH

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

162 m²

1744 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Ashley Close

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

2 Ashley Close is a detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7LH). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 162 m² it's 19.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (136 m² median across 5 EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Ashley Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ashley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ashley Close has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Jul 2015
Outbuilding
In report
Erection of new summerhouse
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
W6/2015/0961/EM
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Sept 2014
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Reduce Ash tree to within 1m of previous cut and remove Rowan tree
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
N6/2014/1791/TC
View planning record

What's in 2 Ashley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LH's planning history?

3 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Ashley Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£885,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 7LH: £685,000 (2022–2006).

Nearby sales in AL8 7LH

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On the street

Versus other Ashley Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

On par

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 175 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 8.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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.

Full Welwyn Garden City report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Campus West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Templewood Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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