# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (AL9 6HW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 HIGH ROAD, HATFIELD, ESSENDON, HERTFORDSHIRE AL9 6HW | | Price | £700,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 107 m² | | Last sold | £740,000 Oct 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 05/04/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £860/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £45,225 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£125) - F (£200 - £400) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) - V2 (£15,000 - £25,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0380-2596-1140-2102-8571) ## Description **CHAIN FREE** In need of some modernisation, an absolutely charming four-bedroom semi-detached character cottage, ideally positioned in the heart of Essendon Village. Originally built in the 1820s and thoughtfully extended in the 1980s, the property currently offers approximately 1,141 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation. Planning permission is in place for a rear single-storey extension, increasing the footprint to around 1,300 sq ft, with further potential for a rear dormer extension (subject to consent). The ground floor features two reception rooms one of which has an open fireplace, alongside a wealth of original period features throughout. To the rear, a beautiful English country garden, measuring approximately 70 ft, enjoys a peaceful outlook and backs directly onto woodland, perfect for those seeking privacy and a natural setting. Additional benefits include off-street parking for two vehicles. ## Property Photos - ![DJI_0313.jpg](/listings/photos/173770853/2319196) - DJI_0313.jpg - ![62_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319197) - 62_71985.JPG - ![30_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319198) - 30_71985.JPG - ![29_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319199) - 29_71985.JPG - ![60_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319200) - 60_71985.JPG - ![Sunny garden with colourful ride-on toy.jpg](/listings/photos/173770853/2319201) - Sunny garden with colourful ride-on toy.jpg - ![23_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319202) - 23_71985.JPG - ![67_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319203) - 67_71985.JPG - ![70_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319204) - 70_71985.JPG - ![34_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319205) - 34_71985.JPG - ![36_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319206) - 36_71985.JPG - ![58_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319207) - 58_71985.JPG - ![69_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319208) - 69_71985.JPG - ![13_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319209) - 13_71985.JPG - ![22_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319210) - 22_71985.JPG - ![72_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319211) - 72_71985.JPG - ![4_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319212) - 4_71985.JPG - ![6_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319213) - 6_71985.JPG - ![7_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319214) - 7_71985.JPG - ![11_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319215) - 11_71985.JPG - ![5_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319216) - 5_71985.JPG - ![9_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319217) - 9_71985.JPG - ![57_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319218) - 57_71985.JPG - ![59_71985.JPG](/listings/photos/173770853/2319219) - 59_71985.JPG - ![sun gard.jpg](/listings/photos/173770853/2319220) - sun gard.jpg - ![sun wood 1.jpg](/listings/photos/173770853/2319221) - sun wood 1.jpg - ![sun wood.jpg](/listings/photos/173770853/2319222) - sun wood.jpg - ![Screenshot 2026-01-27 144034.jpg](/listings/photos/173770853/2319223) - Screenshot 2026-01-27 144034.jpg - ![DJI_0316.jpg](/listings/photos/173770853/2319224) - DJI_0316.jpg ## Floorplans - ![1_71985_watermarked_2.jpg](/listings/photos/173770853/2319225) - 1_71985_watermarked_2.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173770853/2319226) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 HIGH ROAD, ESSENDON, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 6HW | £740,000 | 19/10/2022 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 GLEBE CLOSE, ESSENDON, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 6HZ | £365,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 27 GLEBE COTTAGES, ESSENDON, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 6HQ | £630,000 | 15/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] ROOKS REST, 30 HIGH ROAD, ESSENDON, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 6HW | £675,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 EAST VIEW, ESSENDON, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 6HJ | £500,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 14 HIGH ROAD, ESSENDON, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 6HW | £499,995 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 46 HIGH ROAD, ESSENDON, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 6HW | £801,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £658,665 (3 sales) **Area average:** £498,333 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £616,056 (9 Semi-detached, AL9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +13.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Welwyn Hatfield). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,358/mo - **Realistic:** £1,509/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,660/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South East Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,695/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £188,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £150,900 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,542/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -27.2% - **10y growth:** 43.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Welwyn Hatfield; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.1% - **5y growth (index):** 10.5% - **10y growth (index):** 22.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)