5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield
5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield
Description & Estimates







The public record describes 5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield as a mid-century house with 430 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield has an estimated sale value of £304,519 and an estimated rental value of £1,644 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Essendon Hill, Essendon, Hatfield, AL9 lies in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield, within the AL9 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield has no records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2024.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield would be worth £319,745, with a potential rental value of £1,726 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £283,203, with a rental value of £1,529 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield has moved up by £369 (0.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £68 (4.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.5%.
Energy Efficiency
5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Nov 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 2 sales of comparable properties within 3.3 kilometres of 5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 3 Fir Tree Cottages, West End Lane, Hatfield, AL9 6AT, a freehold house, sold at £315,000 on the 29th September 2023.
Read more about house prices in AL9.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield as the 30th largest and the 31st most expensive of the 31 addresses on Essendon Hill, Essendon, Hatfield, AL9.
Against the AL9 postcode district average, it is £416k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mEssendon CofE (VC) Primary School
- 2.9kmCommonswood Primary & Nursery School
- 3.4kmBayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 4.4kmChancellor's School
- 4.5kmOnslow St Audrey's School
- 4.7kmRidgeway Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Bayford station is the nearest stop to 5 Forge Cottages, Hatfield at 4.1 kilometres away.
- 4.1kmBayford
- 4.2kmHatfield (Herts)
- 4.9kmWelham Green
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.

