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Catalina Court, Flat 4, Beaconsfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RG

5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Catalina Court

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

Catalina Court is a detached house in St Albans (AL1 3RG). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 37 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Catalina Court (37–54 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

Last changed hands 8 years ago, in March 2018. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2015. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£598/sq ft) was about 104.4% above the typical sold price in the 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2010from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD62toC74
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Ventilation
MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

Mar 2021from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromC74toD62
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2024from Mar 2021
EPC improved fromD62toC71
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Catalina Court, Flat 4, Beaconsfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Catalina Court, Flat 4, Beaconsfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RG

1decisions1documents13nearby
  1. Jul 2015
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Two Sycamores in rear garden - Reduce in height by 30%. Reduce Conifer tree between Sycamores by unspecified amount.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    TP/2015/0307
    Full record in report

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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.

Price for Catalina Court has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£238,109

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 March 2018Most recent

    £238,109

    -10.1%
  2. 22 December 2017

    £265,000

    +51.4%over 4 years
  3. 17 October 2013

    £175,000

    +116.0%over 13 years
  4. 17 December 1999

    £81,000

    +38.5%over 2 years
  5. 28 August 1997

    £58,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 3RG: £252,000 (2020–2011).

On the street

Versus other Beaconsfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Catalina Court is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£6,435

Street avg £5,074

Above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Catalina Court

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
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

0.1 km

SS Alban & Stephen Catholic Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Loreto College. 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

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