15a, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1EZ
About 15a
15a is a mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 1EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £441,000 is 18.3% below the 2023 sale of £540,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. Last sale on file: £540,000 in August 2023.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 June 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
15a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£441,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 11 years.
£540,000
Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
9 August 2023Most recent
£540,000
+66.2%over 10 years31 January 2013
£325,000
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
283/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Abbey — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 30 schools nearby.
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