What kind of home is 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU?

23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU last change hands?

23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU last sold for £445,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £155,000 in December 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2003 and August 2023, 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU rose from £155,000 to £445,000, a change of £290,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU?

The current EPC rating for 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU?

23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU use?

The latest EPC at 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU have?

23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU?

23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU in?

23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU?

Police records around 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU 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 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU?

The closest primary school to 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU is Homerswood Primary and Nursery School (306m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (486m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU?

The closest bus stop to 23 Cherry Croft, AL8 7QU is Oakdale, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Cherry Croft, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7QU

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Cherry Croft

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

23 Cherry Croft is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7QU). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £515,000 is 15.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£481/sq ft) was about 50.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £445,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from May 2016

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Cherry Croft, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Cherry Croft has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Mar 2019
Extension
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of windows
Reference
6/2019/0004/EM
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Mar 2019
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension with installation of windows
Reference
6/2019/0002/HOUSE
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What's in 23 Cherry Croft, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7QU's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£515,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£445,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

6 August 2023Most recent
£445,000
+32.8%over 4 years
18 January 2019
£335,000
+116.1%over 15 years
12 December 2003
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 7QU: £425,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in AL8 7QU

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On the street

Versus other Cherry Croft homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 23 Cherry Croft runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,174

Street avg £4,410

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oakdale — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Homerswood Primary and Nursery School. 19 schools nearby.

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