What planning history does 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ have?

The only planning records linked to 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ?

9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ in?

9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ?

Police records around 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ 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 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ?

The closest primary school to 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ is Maple Primary School (619m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Verulam School (485m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Gainsborough Avenue, AL1 4NJ is Blenheim Road, 321m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 706m away.

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9 Gainsborough Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4NJ

1 planning record

Council tax

Band G

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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.

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 4NJ: £1,300,000 (2025–2016).

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Overview

About 9 Gainsborough Avenue

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

9 Gainsborough Avenue is a property in St Albans (AL1 4NJ). It has council tax band G.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Gainsborough Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2018
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
AWAITING VALIDATION. Removal of 4 large conifers (C1-C4 on attached plan) approximately 2/3 way down the back garden of 9 Gainsborough Avenue, St Albans AL1 4NJ. Originally (1960s) 2 mature conifers existed separating the garden from a vegetable plot. Sub
Reference
TP/2018/0118
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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Blenheim Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Verulam School. 36 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Verulam SchoolSecondary485m
Loreto CollegeSecondary573m
Maple Primary SchoolPrimary619m
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary624m

Nearest stops

Blenheim RoadBus stop321m
Manor RoadBus stop358m
Walton StreetBus stop388m
Hatfield RoadBus stop436m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
Shoplifting555 reports13%
Vehicle Crime377 reports9%

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

1 Archers Fields, Sandridge Road

AL1 4EL

1 bed

£739k

1 Arthur Road

AL1 4SZ

3 bed2 bath

1 Battlefield Road

AL1 4DA

1 Beaumont Avenue

AL1 4TH

£1.3m

1 Beechwood Avenue

AL1 4XP

5 bed3 bath

£1.3m

1 Blandford Road

AL1 4JP

4 bed3 bath

1 Blenheim Road

AL1 4NS

£475k

1 Boundary Road

AL1 4DW

Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

How the estimate is made: We don't publish an estimate for 9 Gainsborough Avenue because there is no EPC to tell the model the home's size and specification. The full report sets its records against recent comparable sales in AL1 4NJ.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 9 Gainsborough Avenue, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: There is no Energy Performance Certificate on the public register for 9 Gainsborough Avenue. A valid EPC is needed to sell or let a home in England and Wales, and lasts 10 years.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 9 Gainsborough Avenue. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 4NJ, not by walking route.
Council tax band: 9 Gainsborough Avenue is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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