Sold STC Terraced

14 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY

WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE AL7 4FL

3 beds 2 baths 947 sq ft Listed 15 Jul 2025 (-370d)

£450,000

Reduced on 5 Aug 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

88 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£442,500 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£5,114/m²

Local average

£414,058 (+8.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,539 of 33,755)

Street crime

274 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Garage & Parking
  • En-suite to Bedroom One
  • Downstairs WC
  • Landscaped Rear Garden
  • Bay Window
  • Terrace Home

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

Nestled in the heart of the ever-popular Sir John Newsom Way in Welwyn Garden City, this charming three-bedroom mid-terrace home offers a perfect blend of modern family living and traditional Garden City character. The property is well-presented throughout and thoughtfully designed to cater to both everyday comfort and entertaining needs, making it an ideal choice for families, couples, or professionals seeking spacious, well-balanced accommodation in a sought-after location.

Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a generously sized entrance hall, providing a warm and welcoming first impression. This wide hallway offers ample space for coats and shoes, and features a staircase leading to the first floor. Conveniently located off the entrance hall is a downstairs WC—perfect for guests and everyday practicality. At the rear of the hallway lies a separate kitchen, fitted with a range of modern units and integrated appliances, overlooking the rear garden. This bright and functional space is ideal for preparing meals while enjoying a view of the outdoors.

The heart of the home lies in the expansive living area, accessed via double doors from the hallway. This impressive space features a large bay window that floods the room with natural light, enhancing the feeling of space and warmth. Adjoining the lounge is a distinct dining area, perfectly positioned to the rear of the property with direct access to the beautifully landscaped rear garden—ideal for alfresco dining, summer gatherings, or simply enjoying a peaceful retreat.

Upstairs, the first floor offers three generous bedrooms, all well-proportioned and thoughtfully laid out. Bedrooms one and two benefit from built-in wardrobes, providing excellent storage solutions without compromising floor space. The principal bedroom also enjoys the added luxury of a private en-suite shower room, while the family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms with a modern suite.

Externally, the rear garden has been landscaped to offer a low-maintenance yet attractive outdoor space, perfect for relaxation and play. At the end of the garden lies a private garage with an up-and-over door, along with allocated parking for one vehicle, providing both security and convenience.

This delightful home is ideally situated within easy reach of Welwyn Garden City’s town centre, local schools, green open spaces, and transport links. It offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and spacious family home in a peaceful and well-connected residential setting.

Listed by

Welwyn Garden City

Spicerhaart

Reference: 164515769

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 28/05/2025

Expiry date: 27/05/2035

Current heating cost: £464/year

Potential heating cost: £467/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14720468 Recent

Property Details

Street: 14 Sir John Newsom Way

Town: WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Postcode: AL7 4FL

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 01/08/2021

Work Completed: 22/07/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 04/11/2025 (8 months ago) £442,500

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
10 LEIGH COMMON, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4NJ £425,000 13/11/2025 Terraced
70 WALNUT GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4EU £385,000 30/10/2025 Terraced
14 WALNUT COURT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4EZ £550,000 13/10/2023 Terraced
604 HOWLANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4ET £435,000 15/06/2023 Terraced
13 WALNUT COURT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4EZ £427,000 30/05/2023 Terraced
35 CHAMBERS GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FG £530,000 19/12/2022 Terraced
52 HOLLYBUSH LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JN £415,000 19/12/2022 Terraced
54 HOLLYBUSH LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JN £480,000 16/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 34 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FL £249,000 02/12/2022 Flat
48 PURDOM ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FH £560,000 25/11/2022 Terraced
19 CHAMBERS GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FG £556,250 11/11/2022 Terraced
Same street 24 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FL £288,000 21/10/2022 Flat
544 HOWLANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4ET £400,000 21/10/2022 Terraced
5 WALNUT COURT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4EZ £400,000 05/10/2022 Terraced
8 RAYMONDS CLOSE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TH £495,000 14/09/2022 Terraced
44 PURDOM ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FH £567,000 26/08/2022 Terraced
Same street 26 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FL £262,500 29/07/2022 Flat
Same street 36 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FL £240,000 22/07/2022 Flat
507 HOWLANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4HS £387,087 27/05/2022 Terraced
41 HOLLYBUSH LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JH £380,000 25/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 42 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FL £258,000 22/04/2022 Flat
9 CHAMBERS GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FG £472,000 23/03/2022 Terraced
Same street 60 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FL £520,000 20/01/2022 Semi-detached
27 CHAMBERS GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FG £422,000 07/01/2022 Terraced
4 LEIGH COMMON, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4NJ £213,000 17/12/2021 Terraced
60 GREAT LEY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TL £465,000 17/12/2021 Terraced
Same street 2 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FL £445,000 24/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 58 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FL £450,000 21/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £339,063 (8 sales)

Area average: £448,217 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 7.9%
10y growth 10.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Welwyn Hatfield. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 7.7%
5y (index) 14.2%
10y (index) 35.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Welwyn Hatfield. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,334/mo
Realistic £1,482/mo
Optimistic £1,630/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Welwyn Hatfield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Huntingdon: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hunters Way 0.2 miles
Shop Londis 0.3 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.4 miles
Train station Welwyn Garden City 0.9 miles
Train station Hatfield 1.7 miles
University University of Hertfordshire 2.0 miles
Hospital Cheshunt Community Hospital 9.4 miles
University University Of Bedfordshire 10.9 miles
Hospital Priory Hospital 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 92
Anti-social behaviour 67
Shoplifting 26
Public order 17
Criminal damage and arson 15
Drugs 10
Other theft 10
Vehicle crime 10
Other crime 7
Burglary 6
Bicycle theft 5
Possession of weapons 5
Theft from the person 3
Robbery 1
Total incidents 274

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Creswick Academy Primary 0.1 miles Requires improvement — 5 Mar 2023
Our Lady Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 30 Nov 2021
Ludwick Nursery School Nursery 0.5 miles Outstanding — 29 Jan 2014
Holwell Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 19 Mar 2023
Peartree Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 9 Mar 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%
Max investor price (0.8%) £185,250
Target investor price (1%) £148,200
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).