53 Valley Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7DH is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,733 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,016,512 , which equates to approximately £587 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jun 2024 for £985,000. Since then, the value has increased by £31,512, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,016,512 is:

  • 20.2% higher than the average property price on Valley Road
  • 14.5% higher than the average in the AL8 7DH postcode area
  • and 124.9% 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 28 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1733 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£1,016,512
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£587
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Valley Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL8 7DH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Feb 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 13 Nov 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% 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, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL8 7DH

3 rd / 12
Price Rank
14% higher than average
2 nd / 7
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
7 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL8 7DH , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 7 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 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,016,512
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
7 Jun 2024
£985,000
Leasehold
+27.1 %
15 Nov 2019
£775,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2004
rooms: 5
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1465 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2011
rooms: 7
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £785,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2015

Data Sources

The property at 53 Valley Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7DH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jun 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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