What kind of home is 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ?

24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ last change hands?

24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ last sold for £770,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £100,850 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between April 1996 and June 2024, 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ rose from £100,850 to £770,000, a change of £669,150. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ?

The current EPC rating for 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ?

24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 3AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ use?

The latest EPC at 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ?

24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ in?

24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ?

Police records around 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ 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.

What schools are near 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ?

The closest primary school to 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ is St Peter's School (526m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (394m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ?

The closest bus stop to 24 Oswald Road, AL1 3AQ is Alexandra Road, 76m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 109m away.

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24 Oswald Road, St Albans, AL1 3AQ

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Oswald Road

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

24 Oswald Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 3AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a basement. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£669/sq ft) was about 98.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £770,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
StudyYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromF35toD58

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Oswald Road, St Albans, AL1 3AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 24 Oswald Road, St Albans, AL1 3AQ

1decisions1extensions10documents13nearby

Nov 2016
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side and rear extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer window, rooflights and sun pipe
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
5/2016/3050
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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.

Price for 24 Oswald Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£843,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£770,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2024Most recent
£770,000
+7.7%over 3 years
18 February 2021
£715,000
+93.2%over 10 years
6 September 2010
£370,000
+266.9%over 14 years
25 April 1996
£100,850

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 3AQ: £789,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Oswald Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

24 Oswald Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£7,196

Street avg £5,447

Above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Below

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Area

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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.

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