2 Holywell Mews is a property in St Albans (AL1 1BZ). It has council tax band E.
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in July 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Sale prices here have outpaced St Albans HPI: 14.5% per year against 0% for the wider region. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Shorten branches of Oak T20 overhanging from Vintry Gardens by 3m. Reason - To increase light levels & reduce debris falling from tree.
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2 Holywell Mews changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£460,000
Growth on file: 14.5% per year over 1 year.
14 July 2008Most recent
£460,000
+17.9%over 1 yearWhat it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Peahen PH — bus stop.
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Change of use of Class B1 (offices) to Class C3 (residential), alterations to openings and rooflights to create one, one bedroom flat and two, two bedroom flats
27 April 2007
£390,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1BZ: £368,000 (2020–2016).
AL1 1TN
Closest school
0.3 km
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 30 schools nearby.
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