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1 Burnham Road, St Albans, AL1 4QN

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
152 m²
1636 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1 Burnham Road

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

1 Burnham Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 4QN). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 152 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £979,000 sits 83% above the 2011 sale of £535,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in November 2011.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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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)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromE44toD65
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
41%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Burnham Road, St Albans, AL1 4QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Burnham Road has an approved extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 1 Burnham Road, St Albans, AL1 4QN

2decisions2extensions21documents1nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jul 2007
    ExtensionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) - Single storey rear extension

    Retrospective
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2007/1402
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 21 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£979,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£535,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2011Most recent

    £535,000

    +210.1%over 12 years

  2. 22 April 1999

    £172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4QN: £846,040 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Burnham Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Burnham Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,520

Street avg £6,274

Strongly below

Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Burnham Road

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

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Preview of the full property report

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

Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Harlesden Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School. 33 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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