When did 4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH last change hands?

4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH last sold for £340,000 in September 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH had any planning applications?

4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey rear extension and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

4 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 4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH in?

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

What is crime like near 4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

Police records around 4 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 4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH?

The closest bus stop to 4 Ashley Close, AL8 7LH is Campus West, 393m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 803m away.

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4 Ashley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LH

9 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 4 Ashley Close

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

4 Ashley Close is a property in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7LH). It has council tax band G.

It hasn't traded since September 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. 9 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, new windows and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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 Ashley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Ashley Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Nov 2021
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Crown reduction of Oak tree covered by TPO 930 (2018) T1of up to 25% to reduce excessive shading of property Crown reduction of 1 x Hornbeam of up to 25%
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
6/2021/2919/EMT
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Nov 2021
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Oak (T1) - crown reduction, of up to 25% to reduce excessive shading of the property covered by TPO 930 Hornbeam x 1 to reduce crown of up to 25% covered by a conservation area
Conservation Area
Reference
6/2021/2825/TPO
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What's in 4 Ashley Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LH's planning history?

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2001)

£340,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 September 2001Most recent
£340,000

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

Nearby sales in AL8 7LH

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Area

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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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