What kind of home is 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE?

17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE last change hands?

17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE last sold for £400,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £111,000 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and March 2025, 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE rose from £111,000 to £400,000, a change of £289,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE?

The current EPC rating for 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE?

17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE use?

The latest EPC at 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE?

17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE is in council tax band E.

Which area is 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE in?

17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE 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.

What schools are near 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE?

The closest primary school to 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE is Samuel Ryder Academy (303m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (303m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE?

The closest bus stop to 17 Pine Ridge, AL1 1JE is Drakes Drive, 168m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Pine Ridge, London Road, St Albans, AL1 1JE

Property type

End terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Pine Ridge

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

17 Pine Ridge is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 1JE). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. At 71 m² this is the 5th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 66–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 15 units on file.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £400,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£523/sq ft) was about 109% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

LiftYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Feb 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Pine Ridge, London Road, St Albans, AL1 1JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Pine Ridge has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 17 Pine Ridge was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£400,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

14 March 2025Most recent
£400,000
+260.4%over 27 years
18 September 1997
£111,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1JE: £385,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in AL1 1JE

On the street

Versus other Pine Ridge homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Pine Ridge outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,634

Street avg £3,875

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Drakes Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Samuel Ryder Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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