What kind of home is 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP sell for?

9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP last sold for £620,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP has a recorded floor area of 186 m² (2,002 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP use?

The latest EPC at 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP has 4 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in June 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

9 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.

Which area is 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP in?

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

Is 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP 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 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

How well connected is 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP?

The closest bus stop to 9 Beechwood Avenue, AL1 4XP is Ashley Road, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Beechwood Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4XP

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

186 m²

2002 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Beechwood Avenue

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

9 Beechwood Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 4XP). It has a recorded floor area of 186 m² (around 2002 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Today's modelled estimate of £1,365,000 sits 120.2% above the 2013 sale of £620,000. 13 years since the last transfer (November 2013). 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Beechwood Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 9 Beechwood Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4XP

4decisions4extensions28documents1nearby

Jun 2004
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Roof extension and loft conversion with rooflights, garage conversion and first floor side extension
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2004/0870
Full record in report
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Loft ConversionJun 2019Decision
Loft ConversionApr 2019Decision

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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.

9 Beechwood Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£620,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 November 2013Most recent
£620,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 4XP: £970,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in AL1 4XP

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.

9 Beechwood Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £5,427

Strongly below

Floor Area

186 m²

Street avg 158 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

283/mo

Falling 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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