Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 Garden Close, St Albans, AL1 4TX
Estimated value
£645,000
- Since the 2012 sale (£389,000)+66%
- Against AL1 4TX's recent median (£535,000)+21%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£645,000
- Against its 2012 sale (£389,000)+66%
- Against AL1 4TX's recent median (£535,000)+21%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 Garden Close is modelled from its 93 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 4TX. 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
93 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2022
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2012
Recent sales in AL1 4TX
5 sales, median £535,000 (2026–2015)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | 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.
3 Garden Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
7 December 2012Most recent
£389,000
+76.8%over 7 years28 April 2005
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4TX: £535,000 (2026–2015).
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
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 3 Garden Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 Garden Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 4TX). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.
Across 2005–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £645,000 sits 65.8% above the 2012 sale of £389,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 22.2% below the postcode norm. On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 3 Garden Close
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 performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 July 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2022from Jul 2012
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
29%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 Garden Close, St Albans, AL1 4TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 Garden Close has no planning applications on record.
1
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Garden Close homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
3 Garden Close is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£4,183
Street avg £6,132
Floor Area
93 m²
Street avg 91 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 4.1 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
Chestnut Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Verulam School. 32 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Verulam SchoolSecondary494m
- Fleetville Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary564m
- Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary684m
- Fleetville Junior SchoolPrimary762m
Nearest stops
- Chestnut DriveBus stop208m
- Homewood RoadBus stop213m
- Sandpit LaneBus stop365m
- Beechwood AveBus stop381m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
- Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
- Shoplifting555 reports13%
- Vehicle Crime377 reports9%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £895 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£613k
1 Heath Road
AL1 4DS
3 bed1 bath
£739k
1 Arthur Road
AL1 4SZ
3 bed2 bath
£550k
1 Garden Close
AL1 4TX
3 bed
£870k
1 Gleave Close
AL1 4QG
3 bed1 bath
£754k
1 Culver Road
AL1 4EB
2 bed1 bath
£929k
1 Chaucer Close, Sandridge Road
AL1 4FJ
4 bed
£979k
1 Burnham Road
AL1 4QN
4 bed2 bath
£396k
1 Charmouth Court
AL1 4SH
2 bed1 bath
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow 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
- The estimate for 3 Garden Close is modelled from its 93 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 4TX. 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 3 Garden Close. 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 3 Garden Close was lodged in July 2022 at band D and is valid until July 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. None is matched to 3 Garden Close. 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 32 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 4TX, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 3 Garden Close is in council tax band E. 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.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Garden Close, St Albans, AL1 4TX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in AL1 4TXSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- AL 1 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 3 Garden Close, St Albans valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales