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28b, Alma Road, St Albans, AL1 3BW

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor ground floor
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 28b

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

28b is a semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 3BW). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft). At 50 m² this is the 5th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–287 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 49). The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 72).

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

28b ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28b, Alma Road, St Albans, AL1 3BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28b has no planning applications on record.

13

But the area is active

13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

28b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£299,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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).

On the street

Versus other Alma Road homes

Three headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 28b stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Need more than one? Get unlimited custom property reports instantly£99/month
Preview of the full property report

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
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.

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.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 28b, Alma Road, St Albans, AL1 3BW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.