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76 Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1DH

Extendable5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
247 m²
2659 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 76 Holywell Hill

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

76 Holywell Hill is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL1 1DH). It has a recorded floor area of 247 m² (around 2659 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot and a basement. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 247 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£743/sq ft) was about 103% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £1,975,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff road
  • LandYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

76 Holywell Hill's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromF21toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%81%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 76 Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 applications on record at 76 Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1DH

5decisions67documents5nearby
  1. Oct 2014
    New Build
    Outcome in report

    Construction of one two bedroom dwelling, new vehicle and pedestrian access, and associated parking, following removal of existing rear garage and canopy

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2014/1750
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 67 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Latest sale on 76 Holywell Hill was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,967,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£1,975,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 September 2023Most recent

    £1,975,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1DH: £480,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other Holywell Hill homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 76 Holywell Hill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,996

Street avg £5,504

Above

Floor Area

247 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 76 Holywell Hill

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

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

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
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.

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

Belmont Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 28 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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