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158a, London Road, St Albans, AL1 1PQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 158a

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

158a is a semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromE42toD56
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%44%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 158a, London Road, St Albans, AL1 1PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

158a has no planning applications on record.

5

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.

158a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1PQ: £390,000 (2021–2020).

On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 158a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 158a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Approach Road

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1 Henrys Grant, Riverside Road

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1 Abbots Park

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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.
Full St Albans report

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

Telford Court — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 158a, London Road, St Albans, AL1 1PQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.