17 TWELVE ACRES
WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE AL7 4TG
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
138 m²
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£572,000 Dec 2025
Local average
£503,971 (+16.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,539 of 33,755)
Street crime
305 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Book Your Viewing Instantly Online 24/7
- Expansive Tiled Driveway For Multiple Cars
- Bi Fold Doors - Patio & Very Large Garden
- Two Bathrooms Plus Guest WC
- Two Receptions One With Wood Burner
- Quiet & Convenient Location Close To Station
- Stylish Kitchen/Diner With Large Laundry Room
- Highly Regarded Schools Nearby
- Extended Semi Detached House With Conservatory
- Potential To Extend Further ( STP)
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
A chance to acquire a well presented , generously proportioned Chain Free four double bedroom ( 1679 sq ft ) two reception room extended semi detached family house with large rear garden & conservatory plus potential to extend further (STP).
This desirable property has been extended and improved over the years by the current owners to create a very comfortable family home conveniently located within easy reach of the town centre , mainline train station , local schools and amenities.
As you enter the house you are greeted by the bright and airy entrance hall with guest WC , doorway to lounge / TV Room with large attractive window overlooking drive and door leading through to the main lounge with it's feature wood burning fire and patio doors leading to the rear garden. Door through to the Dining Area/ Conservatory which forms part of the recently fitted contemporary kitchen housing a full complement of integrated appliances plus large laundry room located off . This room also has access to the superb rear garden . The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with patio & greenhouse due to the size of garden there is still scope to extend to the rear .
The first floor is where you will find three well proportioned bedrooms and modern tiled family bathroom . The master bedroom suite is located on the floor above with lots of eve storage , fitted wardrobes and indulgent En- suite bathroom .
Viewing is highly recommended and can be booked 24hrs a day by clicking on the Purplebricks brochure or by calling the telephone number at the top of the page.
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.
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Listed by
covering St Albans
Purplebricks
Reference: 152678213
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9354736
Property Details
Street: 17 Twelve Acres
Town: WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode: AL7 4TG
Installation Details
Items: 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 18/02/2013
Work Completed: 04/01/2013
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #13998658
Property Details
Street: 17 Twelve Acres
Town: WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode: AL7 4TG
Installation Details
Items: 7 windows
Certificate Issued: 23/02/2020
Work Completed: 10/02/2020
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
85% since 2012
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/12/2025 (6 months ago) | £572,000 | +4% |
| Sold | 25/06/2021 (4 years ago) | £550,000 | +77.4% |
| Sold | 20/07/2012 (13 years ago) | £310,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 RAYMONDS PLAIN, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TQ | £520,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 19 LAWRENCE HALL END, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FB | £526,500 | 10/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 2 TWELVE ACRES, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TG | £325,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 HUNTERS WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4NR | £455,390 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 OAKEN GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FD | £563,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 RAYMONDS PLAIN, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TF | £558,000 | 02/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 SANDPIT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3TJ | £450,000 | 21/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 RAYMONDS CLOSE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TH | £545,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 RAYMONDS CLOSE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TH | £485,000 | 29/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 PURDOM ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FH | £465,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 60 SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FL | £520,000 | 20/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 KENYON PLACE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FA | £505,000 | 02/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 12 GREAT LEY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TR | £475,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 54 PURDOM ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4FH | £520,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 10 TWELVE ACRES, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TG | £468,000 | 06/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 58 CHEQUERS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4SJ | £425,000 | 02/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 28 SANDPIT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3TJ | £380,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 GREAT LEY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4TJ | £515,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £396,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £494,243 (16 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Welwyn Hatfield. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Welwyn Hatfield. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Welwyn Hatfield.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Huntingdon: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Leigh Common | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Welwyn Garden City | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Hatfield | 1.7 miles |
| University | Unknown | 2.6 miles |
| University | Boltons Park Farm | 5.5 miles |
| Hospital | Harpenden Memorial Hospital | 6.8 miles |
| Hospital | Spire Hospital | 7.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 305 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 | 0.2 miles | Good — 30 Nov 2021 |
| Ludwick Nursery School | Nursery | 0.4 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 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).