Applecroft School
Good0.35 miles · Ages 3–11
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Inspected 28 Nov 2023
Property History
7, NEWFIELDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6YS
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-08-2017 | £395,000 | £548 | Terraced | Freehold | No | A |
| 25-04-2007 | £245,000 | £340 | Terraced | Freehold | No | A |
| 11-08-1998 | £146,995 | £204 | Terraced | Freehold | No | A |
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2016 | C | B | 7, Newfields | 721 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£2,452–£2,997 per year
Likely Bands D–E · standard two-adult charge
Based on 3 recorded sales, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Welwyn Hatfield average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
Welwyn Hatfield 006A (E01023916)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
7 / 10
Rank
22,608 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement · 5 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement · 5 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Good1.01 miles · Ages 4–11
Voluntary aided school
Inspected 20 Oct 2021
Creswick Academy
Requires improvement1.03 miles · Ages 4–11
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 6 Dec 2022
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
No current Ofsted rating0.43 miles · Ages 4–11
Voluntary aided school
Peartree Primary School
No current Ofsted rating1.08 miles · Ages 5–11
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Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)Stanborough School
Good0.30 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 18 Jan 2023
Onslow St Audrey's School
Good2.32 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 13 Dec 2023
Monk's Walk School
No current Ofsted rating1.88 miles · Ages 11–18
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Ridgeway Academy
No current Ofsted rating2.00 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 3 Jun 2025
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
No current Ofsted rating2.42 miles · Ages 11–18
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Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in AL8 6YS
RisingCrime is up 26% over the past year, driven by increases in bicycle theft and offset by decreases in drugs.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 13 crimes
Overall Change
+26%
Increasing trend
Rising Most
Bicycle theft
100% (low volume)
Falling Most
Drugs
-100%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 56.7% |
+71.9%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 16.5% |
0%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 6.2% |
0%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Public order | 5 | 5.2% |
+25%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Burglary | 4 | 4.1% |
+100%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.1% |
-20%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.1% |
+100%
vs -10.4% nationally
|
| Other crime | 2 | 2.1% |
0%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Other theft | 2 | 2.1% |
-60%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Robbery | 1 | 1% |
0%
vs +9.2% nationally
|
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