148 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £489,323 , which equates to approximately £722 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Aug 2003 for £197,000. Since then, the value has increased by £292,323, representing a 148.4% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £489,323 is:

  • 17.0% lower than the average property price on Longcroft Lane
  • 3.9% lower than the average in the AL8 6EN postcode area
  • and 8.2% higher than the average price for Welwyn Garden City as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£489,323
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£722
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

148 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL8 6EN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Dec 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Mar 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL8 6EN

16 th / 25
Price Rank
4% lower than average
14 th / 18
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
11 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL8 6EN , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 18 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£489,323
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+148 %
5 Aug 2003
£197,000
Leasehold
+48.7 %
28 Apr 2000
£132,500
Leasehold
+29.3 %
28 Sep 1998
£102,500
Leasehold
+46.4 %
31 Jan 1996
£70,000
Leasehold
-4.1 %
17 Aug 1995
£73,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2020
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2019
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 31 May 2019

Data Sources

The property at 148 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EN appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Aug 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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