What kind of home is 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ?

1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ last change hands?

1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ last sold for £685,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in March 2009, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2009 and May 2012, 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ rose from £500,000 to £685,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +10.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ?

1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,454 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 46% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 4FJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ?

1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ in?

1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ 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.

What schools are near 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ is Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School (44m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Verulam School (962m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chaucer Close, AL1 4FJ is Seymour Road, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chaucer Close, Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4FJ

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1454 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Chaucer Close

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

1 Chaucer Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 4FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1454 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 135 m² it's 26.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 8 EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in May 2012. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2009–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £929,000 is 35.6% above the 2012 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

1 Chaucer Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Mar 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2012

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 March 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Low Energy Lighting

10%48%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chaucer Close, Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4FJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 1 Chaucer Close, Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4FJ

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Jul 2011
Renovation
Outcome in report
Insertion of rear and side rooflights
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Reference
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ExtensionJul 2014Decision
RenovationOct 2011Decision

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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.

1 Chaucer Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£929,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£685,000

Growth on file: 10.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2012Most recent
£685,000
+37.0%over 3 years
13 March 2009
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4FJ: £760,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in AL1 4FJ

On the street

Versus other Chaucer Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Chaucer Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,072

Street avg £6,917

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Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 109 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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Area

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Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Seymour Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School. 35 schools nearby.

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