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. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 17 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 28a, where floor areas span 16–17 m².
At 17 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 August 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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.
£204,000
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
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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. 37 schools nearby.
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