26 Birchwood Close, Hatfield, AL10 0PP is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,216 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £539,983 , which equates to approximately £444 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Aug 2019 for £465,000. Since then, the value has increased by £74,983, representing a 16.1% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £539,983 is:

  • 20.9% higher than the average property price on Birchwood Close
  • 20.8% higher than the average in the AL10 0PP postcode area
  • and 29.8% higher than the average price for Hatfield 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 8 April 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£539,983
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£444
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Birchwood Close, Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Apr 2019.

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 17 Feb 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 3% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL10 0PP

1 st / 19
Price Rank
21% higher than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
8 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL10 0PP , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 12 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 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£539,983
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
16 Aug 2019
£465,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £505,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2007

Data Sources

The property at 26 Birchwood Close, Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Aug 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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