What type of property is 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ?

15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ last change hands?

15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ last sold for £540,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £325,000 in January 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ?

Across 2 sales between January 2013 and August 2023, 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ rose from £325,000 to £540,000, a change of £215,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ?

The current EPC rating for 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in March 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ?

15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ located?

15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ in a safe area?

Police records around 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ 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 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ?

The closest primary school to 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (311m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (795m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ?

The closest bus stop to 15a, Holywell Hill, AL1 1EZ is Abbey, 95m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 610m away.

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15a, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1EZ

Estimated value

£441,000

Since the 2023 sale (£540,000)-18%

Newest record on this page: August 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Tenure

Private Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£441,000

Against its 2023 sale (£540,000)-18%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 15a is modelled from its 95 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1EZ. 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
95 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in AL1 1EZ
No recent sales of other homes in the postcode

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

9 August 2023Most recent
£540,000
+66.2%over 10 years
31 January 2013
£325,000

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 15a, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1EZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 15a

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

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.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromG1toE48

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15a, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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.

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.

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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.

Nearest schools

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary311m
St Peter's SchoolPrimary525m
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary570m
Alban City SchoolPrimary637m

Nearest stops

AbbeyBus stop95m
The Peahen PHBus stop124m
Belmont HillBus stop203m
Town HallBus stop217m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
Shoplifting555 reports13%
Vehicle Crime377 reports9%

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 15a is modelled from its 95 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1EZ. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 15a. 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 15a was lodged in June 2023 at band E and is valid until June 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 15a. 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 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 1EZ, not by walking route.

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