What type of property is 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ?

1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ last change hands?

1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ last sold for £470,000 in December 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £394,000 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and December 2014, 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ rose from £394,000 to £470,000, a change of £76,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ?

1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ?

1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ located?

1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ?

Police records around 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ 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 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ is Cunningham Hill Junior School (609m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (814m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cain Close, AL1 1SZ is Cunningham Avenue, 216m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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1 Cain Close, St Albans, AL1 1SZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Cain Close

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

1 Cain Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £832,000 sits 77% above the 2014 sale of £470,000. On the market in December 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

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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.

1 Cain Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Feb 2024

Current Certificate

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 February 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cain Close, St Albans, AL1 1SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cain Close 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.

1 Cain Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£832,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£470,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2014Most recent
£470,000
+19.3%over 7 years
16 November 2007
£394,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1SZ: £423,000 (2018–2007).

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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

Cunningham Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Cunningham Hill Junior School. 35 schools nearby.

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