What type of property is 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU?

17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU last change hands?

17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU last sold for £230,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in October 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2011 and July 2023, 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU rose from £170,000 to £230,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU?

17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU?

17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU located?

17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU?

Police records around 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU show an average of 283 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU?

The closest primary school to 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU is St Peter's School (396m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (478m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU?

The closest bus stop to 17 Davis Court, AL1 3XU is Lattimore Road, 139m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 455m away.

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17 Davis Court, Marlborough Road, St Albans, AL1 3XU

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Davis Court

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

17 Davis Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 3XU). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity. At 45 m² this is the 21st smallest of 58 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–68 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 58 units on file.

Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£475/sq ft) was about 29.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £230,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromB82toC79

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Davis Court, Marlborough Road, St Albans, AL1 3XU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Davis Court 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£230,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2023Most recent
£230,000
+35.3%over 11 years
27 October 2011
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 3XU: £195,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in AL1 3XU

On the street

Versus other Davis Court homes

Four headline reads against 57 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£5,111

Street avg £4,803

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lattimore Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Peter's School. 35 schools nearby.

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