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21 Harlesden Road, St Albans, AL1 4LE

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 21 Harlesden Road

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

21 Harlesden Road is a three-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL1 4LE). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £844,000 sits 56.3% above the 2014 sale of £540,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£507/sq ft) was about 33.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in January 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromE53toD60
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Harlesden Road, St Albans, AL1 4LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 21 Harlesden Road, St Albans, AL1 4LE

2decisions2extensions17documents1nearby
  1. Jan 2024
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Removal of chimney stack, raising and reconfigure of roof to incorporate a rear box dormer and front rooflights to accommodate a loft conversion

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2024/0117
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 17 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.

21 Harlesden Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£844,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£540,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2014Most recent

    £540,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4LE: £950,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Harlesden Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Harlesden Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£5,455

Street avg £6,593

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above
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Everything you need to know about 21 Harlesden Road

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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

Harlesden Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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