Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
17 Faircross Way, St Albans, AL1 4RT
2 planning records
Estimated value
£1,883,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£1,952,000)-4%
- Against AL1 4RT's recent median (£1,650,000)+14%
Newest record on this page: November 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
229 m²
2465 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£1,883,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£1,952,000)-4%
- Against AL1 4RT's recent median (£1,650,000)+14%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Faircross Way is modelled from its 229 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 4RT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
229 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2022
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in AL1 4RT
5 sales, median £1,650,000 (2024–2009)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
17 Faircross Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
2 April 2023Most recent
£1,952,000
+85.9%over 9 years24 July 2013
£1,050,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4RT: £1,650,000 (2024–2009).
Nearby sales in AL1 4RT
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 17 Faircross Way
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
17 Faircross Way is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL1 4RT). It has a recorded floor area of 229 m² (around 2465 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£792/sq ft) was about 55.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £1,952,000 in April 2023.
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
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
17 Faircross Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 November 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2022from Dec 2012
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation
Wall insulation upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
0%96%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 17 Faircross Way, St Albans, AL1 4RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
2 applications on record at 17 Faircross Way, St Albans, AL1 4RT
2decisions2extensions13documents1nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Sept 2004DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Demolition of existing garage, two storey rear extension, attached single storey double garage and two storey rear extension
Extension- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2004/1529
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJun 2016Decision
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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 price per m², 17 Faircross Way stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£8,524
Street avg £5,617
Floor Area
229 m²
Street avg 362 m²
Habitable Rooms
9 rooms
Street avg 9 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
8.2 t/year
Street avg 8.6 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Verulam SchoolSecondary597m
- Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary617m
- Bernards Heath Junior SchoolPrimary849m
- Fleetville Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary961m
Nearest stops
- Churchill RoadBus stop210m
- Charmouth CourtBus stop299m
- Blenheim RoadBus stop309m
- Homewood RoadBus stop455m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
- Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
- Shoplifting555 reports13%
- Vehicle Crime377 reports9%
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 17 Faircross Way is modelled from its 229 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 4RT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 17 Faircross Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 17 Faircross Way was lodged in November 2022 at band D and is valid until November 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 17 Faircross Way. 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 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 4RT, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 17 Faircross Way 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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