When did 55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT last change hands?

55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT last sold for £330,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £108,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1997 and August 2013, 55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT rose from £108,000 to £330,000, a change of £222,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

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

Where is 55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT located?

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

How safe is the area around 55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

Police records around 55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT 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 55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

The closest primary school to 55 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 is the nearest station to 55 Albert Street, AL1 1RT?

The closest bus stop to 55 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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55 Albert Street, St Albans, AL1 1RT

3 sales on record

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Band D

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Overview

About 55 Albert Street

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

55 Albert Street is a two-bedroom property in St Albans (AL1 1RT). It has council tax band D.

On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year.

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What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Albert Street, St Albans, AL1 1RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 Albert Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

55 Albert Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2013)

£330,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2013Most recent
£330,000
+67.1%over 10 years
27 March 2003
£197,500
+82.9%over 5 years
1 December 1997
£108,000

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

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Area

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Crime

283/mo

Falling 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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