What type of property is 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT?

1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT is a detached house.

When did 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT last change hands?

1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT last sold for £1,275,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT?

1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT has a recorded floor area of 224 m² (2,411 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT?

1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT located?

1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT?

Police records around 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT 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.

Which schools serve 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT?

The closest primary school to 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT is Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School (617m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Verulam School (597m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Faircross Way, AL1 4RT is Churchill Road, 210m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

1 Faircross Way, St Albans, AL1 4RT

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

224 m²

2411 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 1 Faircross Way

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

1 Faircross Way is a detached house in St Albans (AL1 4RT). It has a recorded floor area of 224 m² (around 2411 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £1,860,000 is 45.9% above the 2014 sale price.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Faircross Way

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Faircross Way sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Dec 2023

Current Certificate

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 21 December 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC ESolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,795 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Faircross Way, St Albans, AL1 4RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

3 applications on record at 1 Faircross Way, St Albans, AL1 4RT

3decisions3extensions10documents1nearby

May 2002
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of roofspace to create habitable accommodation
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2002/0605
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConservatoryOct 2016Decision
ConservatoryMay 2003Decision

Unlock 1 Faircross Way, St Albans, AL1 4RT's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Faircross Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,860,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2014)

£1,275,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 April 2014Most recent
£1,275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4RT: £1,800,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in AL1 4RT

On the street

Versus other Faircross Way homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Faircross Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,692

Street avg £6,183

On par

Floor Area

224 m²

Street avg 363 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Faircross Way

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£1.8m

1 Gainsborough Avenue

AL1 4NJ

5 bed3 bath

£1.4m

1 Hall Heath Close

AL1 4BL

4 bed

£1.3m

1 Blandford Road

AL1 4JP

4 bed3 bath

£1.3m

1 Beechwood Avenue

AL1 4XP

5 bed3 bath

£1.2m

1 Brampton Road

AL1 4PN

£1.1m

1 Clarence Road

AL1 4NF

£1.0m

1 Hamilton Road

AL1 4PZ

£979k

1 Burnham Road

AL1 4QN

4 bed2 bath

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

Churchill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Verulam School. 33 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Faircross Way, St Albans, AL1 4RT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.