28a, Flat 2, Alma Road, St Albans, AL1 3BW
About 28a
28a is an end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 3BW). It has a recorded floor area of 17 m² (around 183 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 17 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 28a, where floor areas span 16–17 m². The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 17 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Everything you need to know about 28a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
28a 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
28a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£228,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 3BW: £475,000 (2013–2000).
Versus other Alma Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 28a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
17 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Everything you need to know about 28a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
28a, Flat 1, Alma Road
AL1 3BW
28a, Flat 3, Alma Road
AL1 3BW
28a, Flat 4, Alma Road
AL1 3BW
29 31, Flat 2, Beaconsfield Road
AL1 3RG
29 31, Flat 3, Beaconsfield Road
AL1 3RG
29 31, Flat 5, Beaconsfield Road
AL1 3RG
29 31, Flat 1, Beaconsfield Road
AL1 3RG
29 31, Flat 10, Beaconsfield Road
AL1 3RG
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady 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. 37 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.