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15a, Heath Road, St Albans, AL1 4DS

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
154 m²
1658 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 15a

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

15a is a detached house in St Albans (AL1 4DS). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since January 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 154 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,225,000 sits 114.9% above the 2006 sale of £570,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2017from Aug 2013
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Nov 2025from Jun 2017
EPC improved fromD66toC73
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15a, Heath Road, St Albans, AL1 4DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 15a, Heath Road, St Albans, AL1 4DS

2decisions1extensions4documents1nearby
  1. Nov 2003
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of integral garage to study

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2003/2054
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

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  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

15a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£1,225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£570,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 January 2006Most recent

    £570,000

    +61.5%over 5 years
  2. 10 May 2000

    £353,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4DS: £545,000 (2022–2020).

On the street

Versus other Heath Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,701

Street avg £5,647

Below

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15a

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

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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

Walton Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School. 35 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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