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5 Doggetts Way, St Albans, AL1 2NF

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Doggetts Way

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

5 Doggetts Way is a semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 2NF). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £505,000 is 40.3% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 79.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in December 2014.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jun 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Dec 2011
EPC improved fromE52toD58
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
91%64%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Doggetts Way, St Albans, AL1 2NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Doggetts Way has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Doggetts Way, St Albans, AL1 2NF

1decisions1extensions8documents2nearby
  1. Feb 2019
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 4.50m in depth x 2.99m in height with 2.99m height to eaves

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2019/0097
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 8 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£505,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£360,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 December 2014Most recent

    £360,000

    +79.1%over 9 years
  2. 4 November 2005

    £201,000

    +117.3%over 7 years
  3. 14 May 1998

    £92,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 2NF: £480,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Doggetts Way homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Doggetts Way is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,444

Street avg £4,019

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Doggetts Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wilshere Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Adrian Roman Catholic 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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