What type of property is Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH is a semi-detached house.

When did Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH last change hands?

Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH last sold for £187,000 in October 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,000 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and October 2010, Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH rose from £64,000 to £187,000, a change of £123,000. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

The current EPC rating for Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH heated?

The latest EPC at Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH is in council tax band D.

Where is Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH located?

Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

Police records around Albeny Gate, Flat 23, 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.

Which schools serve Albeny Gate, Flat 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

The closest primary school to Albeny Gate, Flat 23, 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 23, Belmont Hill, AL1 1BH?

The closest bus stop to Albeny Gate, Flat 23, 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 23, Belmont Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BH

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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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 a semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1BH). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. At 52 m² this is the 35th 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 (September 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since October 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 is 36.9% above the 2010 sale price.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 September 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Feb 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Albeny Gate, Flat 23, 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 has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£187,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2010Most recent
£187,000
+192.2%over 13 years
20 December 1996
£64,000

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.

On habitable rooms, Albeny Gate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,596

Street avg £4,173

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Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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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