What type of property is 288 London Road, AL1 1HY?

288 London Road, AL1 1HY is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 288 London Road, AL1 1HY?

288 London Road, AL1 1HY last sold for £688,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 288 London Road, AL1 1HY have?

The current EPC rating for 288 London Road, AL1 1HY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 288 London Road, AL1 1HY?

288 London Road, AL1 1HY has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (1,582 sq ft). That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 1HY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 288 London Road, AL1 1HY heated?

The latest EPC at 288 London Road, AL1 1HY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 288 London Road, AL1 1HY had any planning applications?

288 London Road, AL1 1HY has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in November 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 288 London Road, AL1 1HY?

288 London Road, AL1 1HY 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 288 London Road, AL1 1HY located?

288 London Road, AL1 1HY sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 288 London Road, AL1 1HY?

Police records around 288 London Road, AL1 1HY 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 288 London Road, AL1 1HY?

The closest primary school to 288 London Road, AL1 1HY is Samuel Ryder Academy (258m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (258m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 288 London Road, AL1 1HY?

The closest bus stop to 288 London Road, AL1 1HY is Drakes Drive, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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288 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1HY

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

147 m²

1582 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 288 London Road

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

288 London Road is a detached house in St Albans (AL1 1HY). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 147 m² it sits well below the postcode median (214 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £860,000 is 25% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£435/sq ft) was about 32.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: partial demolition refused in 2014. Last sale on file: £688,000 in June 2019.

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 288 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 288 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1HY

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Flagged:Demolition

Nov 2014
Demolition
Outcome in report
One, two storey dwelling with habitable roofspace and three, three storey dwellings with associated landscaping and parking area following demolition of existing
Documents
29 docs on file
Reference
5/2014/2303
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£860,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£688,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 June 2019Most recent
£688,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1HY: £1,095,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in AL1 1HY

On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

288 London Road is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,680

Street avg £5,396

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Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 199 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

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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

Drakes Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Samuel Ryder Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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