What type of property is 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT?

8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT last change hands?

8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT last sold for £1,230,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £1,075,000 in October 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT?

Across 2 sales between October 2014 and June 2018, 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT rose from £1,075,000 to £1,230,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in April 2017. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT?

8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (2,282 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT have?

8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT has 3 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in December 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT?

8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT located?

8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT?

The closest primary school to 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT is Cunningham Hill Junior School (436m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (676m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Magnolia Gardens, AL1 1AT is Mile House Lane, 237m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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8 Magnolia Gardens, St Albans, AL1 1AT

EPC B3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

212 m²

2282 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Magnolia Gardens

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Magnolia Gardens is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1AT). It has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (around 2282 sq ft) and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2017) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,546,000 is 25.7% above the 2018 sale price. Sold June 2018 for £1,230,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms4

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2017

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Sept 2014

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Magnolia Gardens, St Albans, AL1 1AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 8 Magnolia Gardens, St Albans, AL1 1AT

3decisions1extensions36documents5nearby

Jan 2015
Full
Outcome in report
Creation of additional parking
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
5/2014/2953
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionDec 2023Decision
OutlineFeb 2015Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Magnolia Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,546,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£1,230,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

7 June 2018Most recent
£1,230,000
+14.4%over 3 years
16 October 2014
£1,075,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1AT: £1,142,000 (2022–2015).

Nearby sales in AL1 1AT

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On the street

Versus other Magnolia Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Magnolia Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,802

Street avg £5,461

Above

Floor Area

212 m²

Street avg 212 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 9 years

On par

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Mile House Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cunningham Hill Junior School. 34 schools nearby.

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