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7 Grimsdyke Lodge, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LR

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
32 m²
344 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7 Grimsdyke Lodge

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

7 Grimsdyke Lodge is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 4LR). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. At 32 m² this is the 6th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–33 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 11 units on file.

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in October 1999. Across 1999–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 44.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 sits 220% above the 1999 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 25.9% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromF35toD64
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Grimsdyke Lodge, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

1 application on record at 7 Grimsdyke Lodge, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LR

1decisions1extensions29documents1nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. May 2019
    Loft Conversion
    Outcome in report

    Raising and creation of pitched roof with front and rear dormer windows to create two additional one bedroom flats within the roofspace, replacement windows, new brickwork and alterations to rear external parking layout including the demolition and rebuil

    Subdivision
    Documents
    29 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2018/2266
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 29 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.

7 Grimsdyke Lodge's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 44.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (1999)

£65,000

Growth on file: 44.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 October 1999Most recent

    £65,000

    +44.4%

  2. 5 May 1999

    £45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4LR: £220,000 (2018–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Hatfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Grimsdyke Lodge is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,031

Street avg £4,079

Below

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 32 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Grimsdyke Lodge

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

Recent ownership pattern worth a look

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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
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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.
Full St Albans report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Harlesden Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Fleetville Junior School. 34 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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