What type of property is 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP last sold for £1,150,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £205,500 in February 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2001 and January 2025, 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP rose from £205,500 to £1,150,000, a change of £944,500. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

The current EPC rating for 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP heated?

The latest EPC at 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP had any planning applications?

3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP has 4 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in January 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP located?

3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP in a safe area?

Police records around 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

The closest primary school to 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP is Fleetville Infant and Nursery School (457m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beaumont School (487m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

The closest bus stop to 3a, Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP is Ashley Road, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3a, Beechwood Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4XP

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 4XP). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

A recent sale: £1,150,000 in January 2025. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£651/sq ft) was about 134.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

18%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Beechwood Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

4 applications on record at 3a, Beechwood Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4XP

4decisions4extensions35documents1nearby

Jul 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Single storey front, side and rear and two storey rear extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2004/1221
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJan 2017Decision
Loft ConversionJul 2016Decision

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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.

3a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£1,220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,150,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

16 January 2025Most recent
£1,150,000
+117.0%over 13 years
14 December 2011
£530,000
+157.9%over 10 years
26 February 2001
£205,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4XP: £806,500 (2024–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Beechwood Avenue homes

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

Price per m² for 3a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,012

Street avg £4,691

Strongly above

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 162 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ashley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School. 29 schools nearby.

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