15b, Alma Road, St Albans, AL1 3AR
About 15b
15b is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 3AR). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. At 51 m² this is the 16th smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–213 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 40 units on file. Period features are noted in the property record.
Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£587/sq ft) was about 21% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £322,500 in December 2023.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 February 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
15b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£322,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 6 years.
£322,500
Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
11 December 2023Most recent
£322,500
+15.2%over 5 years26 April 2018
£280,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 3AR: £435,000 (2025–2022).
Versus other Alma Road homes
On years held, 15b runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,324
Street avg £5,713
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
283/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Telford Court — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Peter's School. 36 schools nearby.
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