2 Poppyfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HJ is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £223,592 , which equates to approximately £433 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Sep 2024 for £225,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,408, representing a 0.6% decrease, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £223,592 is:

  • 28.7% lower than the average property price on Poppyfields
  • 36.9% lower than the average in the AL7 2HJ postcode area
  • and 49.5% lower 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 9 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£223,592
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£433
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

2 Poppyfields, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL7 2HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Feb 2016.

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 30 Jul 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 74.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% 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, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL7 2HJ

25 th / 33
Price Rank
37% lower than average
22 nd / 25
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
17 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL7 2HJ , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 25th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 25 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£223,592
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
25 Sep 2024
£225,000
Leasehold
+3.8 %
1 Jun 2016
£216,800
Leasehold
+73.4 %
30 Oct 2013
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £215,500
sale date: 15 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2024
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2023
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 30 May 2014

Data Sources

The property at 2 Poppyfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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