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49 Napsbury Lane, St Albans, AL1 1DU

EPC BExtendable4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
250 m²
2691 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 49 Napsbury Lane

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

49 Napsbury Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL1 1DU). It has a recorded floor area of 250 m² (around 2691 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 250 m² the property is well over the postcode median (149 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £1,616,000 sits 109.9% above the 2019 sale of £770,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold February 2019 for £770,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • LandYes

Building

  • 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.

49 Napsbury Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Apr 2018
EPC improved fromE51toC70
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2026from Mar 2022
EPC improved fromC70toB81
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Napsbury Lane, St Albans, AL1 1DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

4 applications on record at 49 Napsbury Lane, St Albans, AL1 1DU

4decisions3extensions88documents5nearby
  1. Jun 2021
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.9m in height x 8m in depth and 3m in height to the eaves

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2021/1493
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 88 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.

49 Napsbury Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,616,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£770,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 February 2019Most recent

    £770,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1DU: £888,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Napsbury Lane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 49 Napsbury Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,080

Street avg £3,879

On par

Floor Area

250 m²

Street avg 162 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Napsbury Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.

Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Birklands Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Samuel Ryder Academy. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 49 Napsbury Lane, St Albans, AL1 1DU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.