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40 Oswald Road, St Albans, AL1 3AQ

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 40 Oswald Road

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

40 Oswald Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 3AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2011) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from August 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a basement. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £624,000 sits 62.1% above the 2011 sale of £385,000. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in November 2011. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

40 Oswald Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Oswald Road, St Albans, AL1 3AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 40 Oswald Road.

1 application on record at 40 Oswald Road, St Albans, AL1 3AQ

1decisions3documents13nearby
  1. Mar 2026
    Solar PanelsOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of Lawfulness (propopsed) - I would like to put Solar panels on my rear roof. These would not go above the roof line and donot face the road. From my research, I believe this is permitted, however I thought it is best to apply for a lawful dev

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2026/0689
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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 1999.

Current estimate

£624,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£385,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2011Most recent

    £385,000

    +24.2%over 5 years

  2. 30 March 2006

    £310,000

    +143.1%over 6 years

  3. 3 June 1999

    £127,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 3AQ: £775,000 (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.

On co₂ emissions, 40 Oswald Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,140

Street avg £5,665

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Oswald Road

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
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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

0.1 km

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Loreto College. 37 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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