What type of property is 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN?

87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN?

87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN last sold for £485,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in October 2007, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and October 2024, 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN rose from £220,000 to £485,000, a change of £265,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN have?

The current EPC rating for 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN?

87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 1TN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN heated?

The latest EPC at 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN?

87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN is in council tax band D.

Where is 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN located?

87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN?

Police records around 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN 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 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN?

The closest primary school to 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN is Cunningham Hill Junior School (594m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (766m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN?

The closest bus stop to 87a, Abbots Park, AL1 1TN is Cunningham Avenue, 263m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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87a, Abbots Park, St Albans, AL1 1TN

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 87a

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

87a is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 1TN). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £559,000 is 15.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£469/sq ft) was about 145.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £485,000 in October 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromE45toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 87a, Abbots Park, St Albans, AL1 1TN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

87a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

87a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.

Current estimate

£559,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£485,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

20 October 2024Most recent
£485,000
+120.5%over 17 years
9 October 2007
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1TN: £470,000 (2023–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Abbots Park homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 87a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,052

Street avg £2,896

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Cunningham Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Cunningham Hill Junior School. 35 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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