What type of property is 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

The current EPC rating for 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 58% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 1BZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ located?

32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ 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 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

The closest primary school to 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (342m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (793m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

The closest bus stop to 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ is The Peahen PH, 118m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 649m away.

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32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 32a

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

32a is a semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 86 m² the property is well over the postcode median (65 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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 3)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromF36toC70

Hot Water

ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Jun 2020

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32a, First Floor Flat, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32a 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.

32a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£437,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1BZ: £345,000 (2020–2015).

Nearby sales in AL1 1BZ

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.

32a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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