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13 Grindcobbe, St Albans, AL1 2ED

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 13 Grindcobbe

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

13 Grindcobbe is a mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 2ED). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. At 60 m² this is the 13th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 29 units on file.

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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.

13 Grindcobbe's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Sept 2009
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Grindcobbe, St Albans, AL1 2ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Grindcobbe has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

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

Current estimate

£307,000

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 2ED: £250,000 (2023–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Grindcobbe homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Grindcobbe outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

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Larger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£319k

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£286k

1 Fernecroft, Tavistock Avenue

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£280k

1 Ashdales

AL1 2RA

3 bed1 bath
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1 Grindcobbe

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£375k

1 Ellis House, Ashwood Mews

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1 bed1 bath
£247k

1 Hawksley Court, Tavistock Avenue

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£430k

1 Danielle Court, 5 Leaf Way

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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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Monks Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Mandeville Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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