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7 Breakspear Avenue, St Albans, AL1 5EJ

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Breakspear Avenue

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

7 Breakspear Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£886/sq ft) was about 95.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 87 m² it's 20.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (110 m² median across 10 EPCs). Last sale on file: £830,000 in February 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
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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)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromE50toD66
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Breakspear Avenue, St Albans, AL1 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Breakspear Avenue, St Albans, AL1 5EJ

1decisions1extensions12documents5nearby
  1. Mar 2025
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension. New side elevation window. Alterations to patio and new fencing. Internal alterations.

    New Windows
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2024/1907
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  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Price for 7 Breakspear Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£836,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£830,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 February 2024Most recent

    £830,000

    +7.1%over 4 years
  2. 29 November 2019

    £775,000

    +275.3%over 18 years
  3. 19 June 2001

    £206,500

    +46.5%over 3 years
  4. 24 June 1997

    £141,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5EJ: £890,000 (2024–2019).

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.

Price per m² for 7 Breakspear Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£9,540

Street avg £6,722

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Breakspear Avenue

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

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

FAQ

Common questions

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