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28a, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Estimated value

£425,000

  • Since the 2020 sale (£368,000)+15%
  • Against AL1 1BZ's recent median (£365,000)+16%

Newest record on this page: September 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£425,000

  • Against its 2020 sale (£368,000)+15%
  • Against AL1 1BZ's recent median (£365,000)+16%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 28a is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1BZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    74 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2024

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2020

  • Recent sales in AL1 1BZ

    5 sales, median £365,000 (2018–2008)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2020Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

28a saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 March 2020Most recent

    £368,000

    +132.9%over 3 years

  2. 19 June 2016

    £158,000

    -46.7%over 1 year

  3. 12 December 2014

    £296,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1BZ: £365,000 (2018–2008).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 28a, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 28a

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

28a is a mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £425,000 is 15.5% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £368,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD66toC71
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28a, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 28a, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ

2decisions17documents5nearby
  1. Jan 2017
    Change Of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of No 28a from Class A1 (retail) to Class A3 (restaurants & cafes) to be combined with No 30 Holywell Hill

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2016/2770
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Holywell Hill homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 28a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,973

Street avg £6,236

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.
Full St Albans report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Peahen PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 30 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary342m
  • Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary529m
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary569m
  • Alban City SchoolPrimary612m

Nearest stops

  • The Peahen PHBus stop118m
  • AbbeyBus stop133m
  • Town HallBus stop181m
  • Belmont HillBus stop238m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
  • Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
  • Shoplifting555 reports13%
  • Vehicle Crime377 reports9%

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£356k

1 Abbey Court, Holywell Hill

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£514k

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 28a is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1BZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 28a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 28a was lodged in September 2024 at band C and is valid until September 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 28a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 1BZ, not by walking route.
Council tax band
28a is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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