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8 Hordle Gardens, St Albans, AL1 1JW

2 planning records

Estimated value

£813,000

  • Since the 2023 sale (£820,000)-1%
  • Against AL1 1JW's recent median (£715,000)+14%

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

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
115 m²
1238 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£813,000

  • Against its 2023 sale (£820,000)-1%
  • Against AL1 1JW's recent median (£715,000)+14%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Hordle Gardens is modelled from its 115 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1JW. 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

    115 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2023

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2023

  • Recent sales in AL1 1JW

    5 sales, median £715,000 (2021–2017)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: November 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Hordle Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 November 2023Most recent

    £820,000

    +113.0%over 10 years

  2. 29 November 2012

    £385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1JW: £715,000 (2021–2017).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Hordle Gardens, St Albans, AL1 1JW. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 8 Hordle Gardens

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

8 Hordle Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1JW). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 115 m² it's 16.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 10 EPCs). Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£662/sq ft) was about 43.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £820,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff street
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromE54toD63
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hordle Gardens, St Albans, AL1 1JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hordle Gardens has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 8 Hordle Gardens, St Albans, AL1 1JW

2decisions2extensions14documents5nearby
  1. Jun 2015
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 5.0m depth x 3.8m height x 2.8m in height to the eaves

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2015/1537
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Hordle Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Hordle Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£7,130

Street avg £6,370

Above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above
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

0.2 km

Cunningham Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery. 35 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & NurseryPrimary597m
  • Cunningham Hill Junior SchoolPrimary665m
  • Cunningham Hill Infant SchoolPrimary665m
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary759m

Nearest stops

  • Cunningham AvenueBus stop226m
  • Grosvenor RoadBus stop310m
  • Alma RoadBus stop506m
  • Vanda CrescentBus stop546m

Most reported crime locally

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

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Hordle Gardens is modelled from its 115 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1JW. 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 8 Hordle Gardens. 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 8 Hordle Gardens was lodged in August 2023 at band D and is valid until August 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. 2 applications are matched to 8 Hordle Gardens. 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 35 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 1JW, not by walking route.
Council tax band
8 Hordle Gardens is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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