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17 Faircross Way, St Albans, AL1 4RT

2 planning records
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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Overview

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.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
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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.

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

6 years remaining

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

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
  1. Sept 2004
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 13 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.

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

Current estimate

£1,883,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,952,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 April 2023Most recent

    £1,952,000

    +85.9%over 9 years

  2. 24 July 2013

    £1,050,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4RT: £1,650,000 (2024–2009).

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 price per m², 17 Faircross Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£8,524

Street avg £5,617

Strongly above

Floor Area

229 m²

Street avg 362 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 8.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Faircross Way

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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£979k

1 Burnham Road

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£929k

1 Chaucer Close, Sandridge Road

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4 bed
£1.9m

1 Faircross Way

AL1 4RT

£870k

1 Gleave Close

AL1 4QG

3 bed1 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.

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FAQ

Common questions

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