173a, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LG
About 173a
173a is a detached house in St Albans (AL1 4LG). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 98 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (29–98 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 22 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
173a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
173a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£445,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4LG: £240,000 (2022–2019).
Nearby sales in AL1 4LG
Novus House, 5, 181 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LG
Sold Mar 2022
£257,500Novus House, 2, 181 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LG
Sold Dec 2020
£312,500Novus House, 6, 181 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LG
Sold Oct 2020
£240,000177a, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LG
Sold May 2020
£195,000Novus House, 3, 181 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LG
Sold Nov 2014
£295,000
Versus other Hatfield Road homes
Floor Area for 173a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
64 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.1 km
Fleetville Junior School. 34 schools nearby.
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