Skip to content
UK Property Looker

2 Oswald Road, St Albans, AL1 3AQ

Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Oswald Road

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

2 Oswald Road is a detached house in St Albans (AL1 3AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–133 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (97 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Oswald Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Need more than one? Get unlimited custom property reports instantly£99/month
Preview of the full property report

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromD65toE52
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Oswald Road, St Albans, AL1 3AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Oswald Road has no planning applications on record.

13

But the area is active

13 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.

2 Oswald Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 3AQ: £775,000 (2024–2021).

UK Property AI · For professionals

Researching 2 Oswald Road for a client?

Built for agents, surveyors, brokers, investors and landlords: hand your clients a report under your own brand covering this property, or any UK property, in minutes.

  • Valuation, comparables and full sale history
  • Planning, EPC, schools, crime and market context
  • Your logo on the cover and every page
Get branded client reportsUnlimited reports · £99/month · Free demo, no card
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Oswald Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Need more than one? Get unlimited custom property reports instantly£99/month
Preview of the full property report

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.
£332k

1 Art School Yard, Victoria Street

AL1 3YS

£343k

1 Brooklands Court, Hatfield Road

AL1 3NS

2 bed1 bath
£322k

1 Davy House, Charrington Place

AL1 3FL

£349k

1 Alban House, St Peters Street

AL1 3HB

£319k

1 Ardentinny, Grosvenor Road

AL1 3BZ

2 bed
£360k

1 Eastbury Court, Lemsford Road

AL1 3PS

2 bed1 bath
£368k

1 Barcino House, Charrington Place

AL1 3FZ

2 bed1 bath
£394k

1 Avondale Court, Upper Lattimore Road

AL1 3NU

2 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Loreto College. 37 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Oswald Road, St Albans, AL1 3AQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.