What type of property is Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE last change hands?

Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE last sold for £1,710,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £485,000 in December 2001, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2001 and June 2023, Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE rose from £485,000 to £1,710,000, a change of £1,225,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

The current EPC rating for Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE has a recorded floor area of 254 m² (2,734 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE heated?

The latest EPC at Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE located?

Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

Police records around Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE 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 Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

The closest primary school to Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE is Samuel Ryder Academy (773m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (773m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

The closest bus stop to Greenways, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE is North Orbital Road, 236m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Greenways, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

254 m²

2734 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Greenways

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

Greenways is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL1 1EE). It has a recorded floor area of 254 m² (around 2734 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £1,710,000 in June 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Greenways's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 March 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Greenways, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2 applications on record at Greenways, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE

2decisions2extensions4documents5nearby

Feb 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Two and single storey rear extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2004/0025
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Loft ConversionJan 2010Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Greenways has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£1,737,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,710,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

8 June 2023Most recent
£1,710,000
+252.6%over 21 years
20 December 2001
£485,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in AL1 1EE: £1,035,000 (2017–2017).

Nearby sales in AL1 1EE

White Lodge, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE
Sold Apr 2017
£1,035,000

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Area

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Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

North Orbital Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Samuel Ryder Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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