What type of property is 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX?

18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX last change hands?

18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX last sold for £535,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £475,000 in August 2017, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2017 and November 2020, 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX rose from £475,000 to £535,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX?

18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX had any planning applications?

18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX located?

18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX?

Police records around 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX 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 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX?

The closest primary school to 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (348m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (746m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX?

The closest bus stop to 18 Dolphin Yard, AL1 1EX is The Peahen PH, 80m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 636m away.

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18 Dolphin Yard, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1EX

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Dolphin Yard

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

18 Dolphin Yard is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 1EX). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2017–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £593,000 is 10.8% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £535,000 in November 2020. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Dolphin Yard, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Dolphin Yard, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1EX

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Feb 2017
Conditions
Outcome in report
Discharge of Conditions 4 (samples of materials) and 5 (bin store details) of Listed Building consent 5/2013/2828 dated 06/02/2014 for Erection of bin store
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
5/2016/3611
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Current estimate

£593,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£535,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

20 November 2020Most recent
£535,000
+12.6%over 3 years
21 August 2017
£475,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in AL1 1EX: £337,500 (2017–2014).

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Area

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Crime

283/mo

Falling 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. 32 schools nearby.

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