When did 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE last change hands?

17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE last sold for £330,000 in August 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £265,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and August 1998, 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE rose from £265,000 to £330,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +12.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Where is 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE located?

17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE sits in Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City. It falls within the AL8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE?

Police records around 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE 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.

Which schools serve 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE?

The closest primary school to 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE is St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford (1.2km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stanborough School (2.2km).

What transport links are near 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE?

The closest bus stop to 17 21, Cromer Hyde Lane, AL8 7XE is Crooked Chimney PH, 190m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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About 17 21

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17 21 is a property in Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City (AL8 7XE).

Held since August 1998 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year.

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Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (1998)

£330,000

Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 1998Most recent
£330,000
+24.5%over 1 year
5 November 1996
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL8 7XE: £660,000 (2021–2017).

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Crooked Chimney PH — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford. 5 schools nearby.

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