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

3 sales on record2 planning records
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
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 £411,000 is 11.7% 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

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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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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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£411,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£368,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 5 years.

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 (2018–2011).

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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 £6,751

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 3.2 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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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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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

5/mo

Steady 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.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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