Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DQ
3 sales on record
Estimated value
£650,000
- Since the 2006 sale (£269,950)+141%
- Against AL1 5DQ's recent median (£720,000)-10%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£650,000
- Against its 2006 sale (£269,950)+141%
- Against AL1 5DQ's recent median (£720,000)-10%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Castle Road is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 5DQ. 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
97 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2019
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2006
Recent sales in AL1 5DQ
5 sales, median £720,000 (2026–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 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.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
Sales timeline
30 November 2006Most recent
£269,950
+12.5%over 1 year30 November 2004
£240,000
+112.4%over 6 years23 August 1998
£113,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5DQ: £720,000 (2026–2024).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 5 Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 5 Castle Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Castle Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 5DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
It hasn't traded since November 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £650,000 sits 140.8% above the 2006 sale of £269,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 22% below the postcode norm.
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
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
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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 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 March 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2019from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromE53toD67
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
46%88%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Castle Road has no planning applications on record.
5
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Castle Road homes
Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 5 Castle Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,783
Street avg £5,653
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 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
Oakdene Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School. 32 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Fleetville Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary297m
- Fleetville Junior SchoolPrimary426m
- Camp Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary544m
- Verulam SchoolSecondary687m
Nearest stops
- Oakdene WayBus stop171m
- MorrisonsBus stop176m
- Ashley RoadBus stop280m
- Central DriveBus stop431m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
- Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
- Shoplifting555 reports13%
- Vehicle Crime377 reports9%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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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 5 Castle Road is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 5DQ. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 5 Castle Road. 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 5 Castle Road was lodged in March 2019 at band D and is valid until March 2029. 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 5 Castle Road. 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 5DQ, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 5 Castle Road is in council tax band D. 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.
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