Long Ley - AL7 2EP
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 2EP is a residential postcode situated on Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 28 addresses.
It ranks as the 570th largest and 81st most expensive of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 28 properties: 10 houses and 18 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £322,031
- 10 Year change
- up 3.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,480pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £291/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 2EP is a residential postcode situated on Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 28 addresses.
It ranks as the 570th largest and 81st most expensive of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 28 properties: 10 houses and 18 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £322,031
- 10 Year change
- up 3.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,480pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £291/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL7 2EP
- Elizabeth House
Mid-century Building | 8 Units
- Patricia House
Mid-century Building | 10 Units
- 42 Long Ley
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 44 Long Ley
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 46 Long Ley
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £322,031.
The AL7 2EP Sales Market has increased by 3.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.1% | £322,031 |
| June 2025 | -2.5% | £325,511 |
| June 2024 | -2.5% | £333,697 |
| June 2023 | 2.3% | £342,115 |
| June 2022 | 4.3% | £334,402 |
| June 2021 | 3.1% | £320,608 |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £311,117 |
| June 2019 | -2.1% | £304,683 |
| June 2018 | -2.2% | £311,071 |
| June 2017 | 2% | £318,067 |
| June 2016 | 14.8% | £311,897 |
| June 2015 | 11.8% | £271,740 |
| June 2014 | 14% | £243,057 |
| June 2013 | 3.8% | £213,254 |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £205,464 |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £205,358 |
| June 2010 | 12.1% | £204,026 |
| June 2009 | -11.6% | £182,011 |
| June 2008 | -2.9% | £205,952 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £212,038 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,480.
The AL7 2EP Rental Market has increased by 42.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.8% | £1,480pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.1% | £1,412pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.9% | £1,370pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £1,270pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.3% | £1,169pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.8% | £1,089pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.2% | £1,049pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £1,047pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £1,035pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.1% | £1,031pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.7% | £1,042pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.3% | £995pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.7% | £963pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.1% | £911pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.8% | £911pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.1% | £885pcm |
| June 2010 | 7% | £859pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.8% | £803pcm |
| June 2008 | 3% | £852pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £827pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
AL7 2EP is the 570th largest and the 81st most expensive postcode out of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area.
- AL7 2NB, Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2NB28 Addresses|68 m away
- AL7 2EU, Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2EU14 Addresses|78 m away
- AL7 2NF, Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2NF5 Addresses|80 m away
- AL7 2ER, The Meadows, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2ER31 Addresses|101 m away
- AL7 2LY, Douglas Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2LY7 Addresses|101 m away
Property Types
- 10 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 18 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (10)
- mid-century flat (18)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 28 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (9)
- G (0)
- D (17)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2024£547,000 | 4 Bed House23, Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HE23, Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HE
- Sold Jun 2020£495,000 | 4 Bed House37, Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HE37, Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HE
- Sold Feb 2014£407,500 | 4 Bed House1, Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HE1, Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HE
Schools Nearby
- Watchlytes Primary School300 m away
- Springmead Primary School300 m away
- Panshanger Primary School900 m away
- Ridgeway Academy600 m away
- Stanborough School3.6 km away
- Monk's Walk School3.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL7 2EP is Welwyn Garden City station, which is 2.3 kilometres away.
- Welwyn Garden City|2.3 km away
- Welwyn North|3.0 km away
- Hatfield (Herts)|5.1 km away
- Hertford North|5.4 km away
