What kind of home is 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX?

8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX?

8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX last sold for £588,000 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £526,000 in February 2019, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2019 and February 2026, 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX rose from £526,000 to £588,000, a change of £62,000. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX?

8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX use?

The latest EPC at 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX?

8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX is in council tax band E.

Which area is 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX in?

8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX?

Police records around 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX 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.

What schools are near 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX?

The closest primary school to 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX is Fleetville Infant and Nursery School (564m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Verulam School (494m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX?

The closest bus stop to 8 Garden Close, AL1 4TX is Chestnut Drive, 208m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Garden Close, St Albans, AL1 4TX

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Garden Close

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

8 Garden Close is a three-bedroom end-of-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 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £588,000. Across 2019–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£587/sq ft) was about 58.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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Energy

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

Jul 2017

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 July 2027

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Garden Close, St Albans, AL1 4TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Garden Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Garden Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£624,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£588,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2026Most recent
£588,000
+11.8%over 7 years
8 February 2019
£526,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4TX: £487,500 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in AL1 4TX

On the street

Versus other Garden Close homes

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

On years held, 8 Garden Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,323

Street avg £5,598

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Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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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.

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