What type of property is 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT last sold for £274,950 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in July 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and August 2012, 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT rose from £230,000 to £274,950, a change of £44,950. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 1RT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT is in council tax band D.

Where is 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT located?

31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

Police records around 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT 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 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

The closest primary school to 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT is St Peter's School (296m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (709m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

The closest bus stop to 31 Albert Street, AL1 1RT is The Peahen PH, 237m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 569m away.

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31 Albert Street, St Albans, AL1 1RT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Albert Street

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

31 Albert Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1RT). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £485,000 sits 76.4% above the 2012 sale of £274,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£501/sq ft) was about 27.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. At 51 m² it's 15% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 13 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromE43toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Albert Street, St Albans, AL1 1RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Albert Street 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.

31 Albert Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£485,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2012)

£274,950

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

7 August 2012Most recent
£274,950
+19.5%over 8 years
8 July 2004
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1RT: £580,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in AL1 1RT

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On the street

Versus other Albert Street homes

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

31 Albert Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£5,391

Street avg £7,140

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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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

The Peahen PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter's School. 31 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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