Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
65a, Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DQ
3 sales on record1 planning record
Estimated value
£625,000
- Since the 2002 sale (£232,500)+169%
- Against AL1 5DQ's recent median (£720,000)-13%
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
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£625,000
- Against its 2002 sale (£232,500)+169%
- Against AL1 5DQ's recent median (£720,000)-13%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 65a is modelled from its 84 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
84 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2017
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2002
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 | 1 application | 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.
65a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.
Sales timeline
31 July 2002Most recent
£232,500
+74.8%over 3 years2 June 1999
£133,000
+29.1%over 1 year2 July 1997
£103,000
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 65a, Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
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About 65a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
65a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 5DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.
Held since July 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £625,000 sits 168.8% above the 2002 sale of £232,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 22.4% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.
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
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
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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
Aug 2017EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 August 2027
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 65a, Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 65a, Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DQ
1decisions1extensions1documents5nearby
- Mar 2002Garage ConversionFullOutcome in report
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
- Documents
- 1 doc on file
- Reference
- 5/2002/0059
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Versus other Castle Road homes
Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
65a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,768
Street avg £5,654
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 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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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 65a is modelled from its 84 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 65a. 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 65a was lodged in August 2017 at band D and is valid until August 2027. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 65a. 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
- 65a is in council tax band E. 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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