What kind of home is 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ?

1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ?

1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ last sold for £1,000,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £142,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 1999 and October 2023, 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ rose from £142,000 to £1,000,000, a change of £858,000. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ?

1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 5EJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ?

1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ in?

1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ?

Police records around 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ 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 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ is St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery (196m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (609m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Breakspear Avenue, AL1 5EJ is Vanda Crescent, 156m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 337m away.

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1 Breakspear Avenue, St Albans, AL1 5EJ

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Breakspear Avenue

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

1 Breakspear Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 116 m² it's 16% larger than the typical home in the postcode (100 m² median across 10 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£801/sq ft) was about 81.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold October 2023 for £1,000,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jan 2019

EPC improved fromD57toC74

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Breakspear Avenue, St Albans, AL1 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

3 applications on record at 1 Breakspear Avenue, St Albans, AL1 5EJ

3decisions3extensions13documents5nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jul 2002
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of loft to form living space with front dormer window
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2002/1120
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DemolitionNov 2020Decision
Loft ConversionDec 2002Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 1 Breakspear Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,066,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,000,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£1,000,000
+57.7%over 3 years
2 July 2020
£634,000
+346.5%over 20 years
15 August 1999
£142,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5EJ: £870,000 (2024–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Breakspear Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Breakspear Avenue outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£8,621

Street avg £6,837

Strongly above

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Vanda Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery. 36 schools nearby.

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