4a, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ
About 4a
4a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 47 m² this is the 10th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–161 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 31 units on file.
It hasn't traded since July 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 sits 59% above the 2006 sale of £195,000. At 47 m² it's 28.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 30 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
4a 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.
Sales history & valuation
£310,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£195,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
25 July 2006Most recent
£195,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1BZ: £368,000 (2020–2016).
Nearby sales in AL1 1BZ
Versus other Holywell Hill homes
On years held, 4a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,149
Street avg £6,834
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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