What kind of home is South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU?

South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU is a detached house.

What energy rating does South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU have?

The current EPC rating for South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU?

South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU use?

The latest EPC at South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU?

South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU has 3 planning records on file (2 approved, 1 refused), most recent in August 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU?

South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU 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 South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU in?

South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU sits in Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU?

Police records around South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU 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 South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU?

The closest primary school to South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU is Templewood Primary School (663m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monk's Walk School (759m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU?

The closest bus stop to South House, Digswell Place, AL8 7SU is Uplands, 438m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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South House, Digswell Place, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7SU

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About South House

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

South House is a detached house in Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7SU). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 103), a 3-band jump.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromE50toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against South House, Digswell Place, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2011
RenovationHeritage
In report
Internal alterations to widen doorway leading from existing kitchen to dining room
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
N6/2011/0988/LB
View planning record
May 2006
Change of UseFull
In report
CHANGE OF USE TO FORM RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
Reference
N6/2006/0411/FP
View planning record

What's in South House, Digswell Place, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7SU's planning history?

1 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.

South House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£892,000

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 7SU: £895,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in AL8 7SU

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On the street

Versus other Digswell Place homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 115 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Uplands — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Templewood Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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