What kind of home is Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH is an end-of-terrace house.

When did Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH last change hands?

Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH last sold for £65,000 in July 1997, around 29 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH have?

The current EPC rating for Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH use?

The latest EPC at Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH is in council tax band C.

Which area is Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH in?

Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

Police records around Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH show an average of 283 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

The closest primary school to Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH is St Peter's School (203m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (887m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

The closest bus stop to Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH is Cottonmill Crescent, 205m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 390m away.

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Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BH

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Albeny Gate

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

Albeny Gate is an end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 1BH). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 51 m² this is the 33rd smallest of 48 units on EPC record in Albeny Gate, where floor areas span 42–68 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since July 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 sits 247.7% above the 1997 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 61.8% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Albeny Gate's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Sept 2024

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Albeny Gate, Flat 13, Belmont Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Albeny Gate has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Albeny Gate's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.1% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (1997)

£65,000

Growth on file: 17.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

27 July 1997Most recent
£65,000
+17.1%over 11 months
22 August 1996
£55,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1BH: £250,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in AL1 1BH

On the street

Versus other Belmont Hill homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Albeny Gate lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,275

Street avg £4,230

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cottonmill Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Peter's School. 29 schools nearby.

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