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2a, Burleigh Road, St Albans, AL1 5DH

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5DH). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£703/sq ft) was about 74.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2022 at £529,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 March 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromE52toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Burleigh Road, St Albans, AL1 5DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£571,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£529,500

Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 September 2022Most recent

    £529,500

    +1003.1%over 26 years

  2. 16 February 1996

    £48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5DH: £665,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Burleigh Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£7,564

Street avg £5,154

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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 Barncroft Way

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£1.1m

1 Breakspear Avenue

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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.
Full St Albans report

Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Oakdene Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School. 32 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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