Hardings - AL7 2EQ
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 2EQ is a residential postcode situated on Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 140th largest and 311th most expensive of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £377,832
- 10 Year change
- up 13.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,799pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £396/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 2EQ is a residential postcode situated on Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 140th largest and 311th most expensive of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £377,832
- 10 Year change
- up 13.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,799pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £396/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL7 2EQ
- 15 Hardings
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 17 Hardings
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 19 Hardings
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 21 Hardings
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 23 Hardings
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL7 2EQ sold for £398,000 on 31st May 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 2.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £377,832.
The AL7 2EQ Sales Market has increased by 13.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.3% | £377,832 |
| June 2025 | -0.8% | £382,622 |
| June 2024 | -2.7% | £385,574 |
| June 2023 | 2.2% | £396,182 |
| June 2022 | 6.9% | £387,787 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | £362,828 |
| June 2020 | 3% | £342,592 |
| June 2019 | -1.6% | £332,733 |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £338,138 |
| June 2017 | 3.1% | £342,599 |
| June 2016 | 14.5% | £332,184 |
| June 2015 | 11.6% | £290,073 |
| June 2014 | 14.2% | £259,966 |
| June 2013 | 3.8% | £227,730 |
| June 2012 | 1.3% | £219,388 |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £216,553 |
| June 2010 | 14.5% | £213,518 |
| June 2009 | -10.5% | £186,556 |
| June 2008 | -1.4% | £208,511 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £211,367 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,799.
The AL7 2EQ Rental Market has increased by 56.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.5% | £1,799pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £1,721pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.7% | £1,647pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.8% | £1,529pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £1,406pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £1,281pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £1,201pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £1,187pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.1% | £1,168pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.2% | £1,155pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.7% | £1,153pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.4% | £1,101pcm |
| June 2014 | 6.2% | £1,065pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.2% | £1,003pcm |
| June 2012 | 4% | £1,001pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.8% | £963pcm |
| June 2010 | 9.2% | £928pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.6% | £850pcm |
| June 2008 | 4% | £891pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £856pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 31st May 2024 for £398,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.5%. The postcode has had a total of 10 sales since 1995.
AL7 2EQ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2024£398,000 | 3 Bed House27, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ27, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ
- Sold Sep 2017£355,000 | 4 Bed House17, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ17, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ
- Sold Nov 2015£330,000 | 3 Bed House19, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ19, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ
- Sold Oct 2011£210,000 | 4 Bed House17, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ17, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ
- Sold Nov 2008£182,500 | 3 Bed House27, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ27, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EQ
Nearby Postcodes
AL7 2EQ is the 140th largest and the 311th most expensive postcode out of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area.
- AL7 2AX, Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2AX11 Addresses|72 m away
- AL7 2EH, Heayfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2EH54 Addresses|72 m away
- AL7 2EJ, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2EJ15 Addresses|86 m away
- AL7 2EW, Little Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2EW31 Addresses|116 m away
- AL7 2HD, Hilly Fields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2HD46 Addresses|138 m away
Property Types
- 6 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (6)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (5)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2024£590,000 | 4 Bed House77, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HA77, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HA
- Sold Jul 2025£576,250 | 3 Bed House85, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HA85, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HA
- Sold Aug 2016£564,247 | 4 Bed House67, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HA67, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HA
Schools Nearby
- Springmead Primary School200 m away
- Watchlytes Primary School500 m away
- Panshanger Primary School700 m away
- Ridgeway Academy500 m away
- Monk's Walk School3.3 km away
- Stanborough School3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL7 2EQ is Welwyn Garden City station, which is 2.2 kilometres away.
- Welwyn Garden City|2.2 km away
- Welwyn North|2.7 km away
- Hatfield (Herts)|5.2 km away
- Hertford North|5.6 km away
