What type of property is 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW?

19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW sell for?

19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW last sold for £505,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £250,000 in September 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2011 and July 2023, 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW rose from £250,000 to £505,000, a change of £255,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW?

The current EPC rating for 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW?

19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 1HW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW?

19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW is in council tax band C.

Where is 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW located?

19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW in a safe area?

Police records around 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW?

The closest primary school to 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW is St Peter's School (125m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (801m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW?

The closest bus stop to 19 Cottonmill Crescent, AL1 1HW is Cottonmill Crescent, 181m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 489m away.

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19 Cottonmill Crescent, St Albans, AL1 1HW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Cottonmill Crescent

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

19 Cottonmill Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1HW). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2011. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £560,000 is 10.9% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£795/sq ft) was about 180.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £505,000 in July 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

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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(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jun 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Cottonmill Crescent, St Albans, AL1 1HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Cottonmill Crescent 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

19 Cottonmill Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£560,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£505,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2023Most recent
£505,000
+19.8%over 5 years
23 March 2018
£421,505
+68.6%over 6 years
29 September 2011
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1HW: £557,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in AL1 1HW

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On the street

Versus other Cottonmill Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

19 Cottonmill Crescent outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£8,559

Street avg £4,106

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

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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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cottonmill Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Peter's School. 29 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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