What kind of home is 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN?

1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN?

1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN last sold for £640,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £420,000 in October 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2014 and November 2024, 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN rose from £420,000 to £640,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN?

The current EPC rating for 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN?

1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL8 7TN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN use?

The latest EPC at 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN?

1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN in?

1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN sits in Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN 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 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN?

The closest primary school to 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN is St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford (287m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN is The Sun PH, 179m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Lemsford Village, Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7TN

Notable viewsExtendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Lemsford Village

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

1 Lemsford Village is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7TN). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 143 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £734,000 is 14.7% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £640,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Lemsford Village's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE41toD55

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Lemsford Village, Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7TN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Lemsford Village has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Lemsford Village valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£734,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£640,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

29 November 2024Most recent
£640,000
+52.4%over 10 years
14 October 2014
£420,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 7TN: £630,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in AL8 7TN

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On the street

Versus other Lemsford Village homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Lemsford Village runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,476

Street avg £5,447

Below

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.2 km

The Sun PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford. 13 schools nearby.

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