Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
7 Nightingale Lane, St Albans, AL1 1DX
Extendable
Estimated value
£1,027,000
- Since the 1995 sale (£186,500)+451%
- Against AL1 1DX's recent median (£555,000)+85%
Newest record on this page: May 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£1,027,000
- Against its 1995 sale (£186,500)+451%
- Against AL1 1DX's recent median (£555,000)+85%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 7 Nightingale Lane is modelled from its 130 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1DX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
130 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2022
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 1995
Recent sales in AL1 1DX
5 sales, median £555,000 (2020–2003)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2020 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 7 Nightingale Lane was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
7 August 1995Most recent
£186,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1DX: £555,000 (2020–2003).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 7 Nightingale Lane, St Albans, AL1 1DX. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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About 7 Nightingale Lane
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
7 Nightingale Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL1 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.
It hasn't traded since August 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £1,027,000 sits 450.7% above the 1995 sale of £186,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 54.6% below the postcode norm.
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
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
7 Nightingale Lane sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
Current Certificate
May 2022EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 May 2032
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 7 Nightingale Lane, St Albans, AL1 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
7 Nightingale Lane has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Nightingale Lane homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 7 Nightingale Lane lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,435
Street avg £7,208
Floor Area
130 m²
Street avg 150 m²
CO₂ Emissions
7.9 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
Years Held
31 years
Street avg 14 years
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
0.2 km
North Orbital Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
London Colney Primary & Nursery School. 21 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- London Colney Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary659m
- Samuel Ryder AcademyAll-through1.0km
- Samuel Ryder AcademyAll-through1.0km
- Bowmansgreen Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- North Orbital RoadBus stop227m
- Leisure CentreBus stop326m
- Birklands ParkBus stop561m
- King's RoadBus stop572m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
- Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
- Shoplifting555 reports13%
- Vehicle Crime377 reports9%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 7 Nightingale Lane is modelled from its 130 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1DX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 7 Nightingale Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 7 Nightingale Lane was lodged in May 2022 at band E and is valid until May 2032. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 7 Nightingale Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 21 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 1DX, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 7 Nightingale Lane is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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