# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (AL7 4LJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 GREEN ACRES, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE AL7 4LJ | | Price | £400,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 76 m² | | Last sold | £249,000 Jan 2015 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 01/02/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £601/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2250-9782-6060-5300-2001) ## Description The Property Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, this generously proportioned three-bedroom mid-terrace house with family bathroom and downstairs toilet, offers comfortable family living and a bright conservatory. The property is offered in great condition throughout, including a full rewiring, ensuring modern efficiency and reliability. The interior has been thoughtfully reconfigured to create a stylish living area and kitchen, ideal for entertaining and everyday life. Outside, the landscaped garden features a paved patio and a large lawn, with a wooden shed located at the far end for extra storage. Within easy reach of all local amenities, this home combines a peaceful setting with convenient access to shops, services like the QE2 Hospital, and transport links including access to trains to London. The current owners have enjoyed starting a family in this home - with excellent schools and nurseries nearby, and just a few minutes walk from King George V park. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate its quality and potential. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124362) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124363) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124364) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124365) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124366) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124367) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124368) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124369) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124371) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124373) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124375) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124376) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124378) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171988781/1124379) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171988781/1124380) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/171988781/1124382) - epc ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4616291 - **Address:** 5 Green Acres, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 4LJ - **Certificate Issued:** 09/04/2007 - **Work Completed:** 26/03/2007 - **Items:** 7 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 GREEN ACRES, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4LJ | £249,000 | 23/01/2015 | Terraced | | 5 GREEN ACRES, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4LJ | £207,000 | 30/08/2013 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 51 GOLDEN DELL, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4EE | £430,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced | | 5 BOUNDARY LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4EA | £397,500 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced | | 53 KINGSLEY COURT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4HZ | £335,000 | 22/09/2023 | Terraced | | 34 MOUNTWAY CLOSE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JZ | £355,000 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced | | 50 MOUNT WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4LB | £406,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced | | 45 KINGSLEY COURT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4HZ | £430,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | 412 HOWLANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4HB | £416,500 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced | | 23 GOLDEN DELL, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4EE | £500,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced | | 39 RYELANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4LH | £250,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced | | 3 THE CROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JY | £365,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced | | 13 THE CROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JY | £475,000 | 24/06/2022 | Terraced | | 13 GOLDEN DELL, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4EE | £385,000 | 21/04/2022 | Terraced | | 23 MOUNT WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4LD | £392,000 | 04/04/2022 | Terraced | | 161 HOLLYBUSH LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JT | £376,500 | 16/03/2022 | Terraced | | 30 THE CROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JY | £367,500 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced | | 24 THE CROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JY | £330,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced | | 38 MOUNT WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4LB | £350,000 | 26/10/2021 | Terraced | | 104 MOUNT WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4LB | £367,500 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £384,917 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £414,058 (33 Terraced, AL7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -3.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Welwyn Hatfield). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,334/mo - **Realistic:** £1,482/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,630/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Huntingdon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Mount Way, AL7 | £1,850/mo | 3 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed End Terrace, Hollybush Lane, AL7 | £1,750/mo | 3 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Moorlands, AL7 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Chambers Grove, AL7 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,638/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £20/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,263/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.6% - **10y growth:** 16.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Welwyn Hatfield; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.7% - **5y growth (index):** 14.2% - **10y growth (index):** 35.3% ## 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)