218 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6TD is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 807 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 £446,854 , which equates to approximately £554 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2022 for £445,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,854, representing a 0.4% increase, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £446,854 is:

  • 26.5% lower than the average property price on Handside Lane
  • 11.8% lower than the average in the AL8 6TD postcode area
  • and 0.9% 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 30 September 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£446,854
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£554
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

218 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Sep 2021.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Feb 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL8 6TD

6 th / 16
Price Rank
12% lower than average
5 th / 10
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
4 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL8 6TD , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£446,854
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
24 Feb 2022
£445,000
Leasehold
+78 %
2 Sep 2009
£250,000
Leasehold
+27.2 %
1 May 2009
£196,500
Leasehold
-1.8 %
17 Apr 2009
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £417,500
sale date: 12 Nov 2019
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2018
rooms: 4
size: 928 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2005
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 20 Oct 1997

Data Sources

The property at 218 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6TD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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