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3 Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, AL1 5PS

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Cell Barnes Lane

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

3 Cell Barnes Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5PS). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 103 m² it's 28.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 9 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (November 2016). 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £570,000 is 22.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromE41toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once 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 3 Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, AL1 5PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Cell Barnes Lane has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 3 Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, AL1 5PS

3decisions3extensions26documents5nearby
  1. Jun 2018
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension, front porch and two side windows

    ExtensionNew Windows
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2018/0954
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 26 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.

3 Cell Barnes Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£570,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£465,000

Growth on file: 15.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 November 2016Most recent

    £465,000

    +51.0%over 2 years

  2. 24 January 2014

    £308,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5PS: £310,000 (2025–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Cell Barnes Lane homes

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

Floor Area for 3 Cell Barnes Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Cell Barnes Lane

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£636k

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£497k

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AL1 5GA

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£537k

1 Camp Road

AL1 5DX

2 bed1 bath
£638k

1 Cavendish Road

AL1 5EF

2 bed
£493k

1 Carlbury Close

AL1 5DR

2 bed1 bath
£1.0m

1 Barncroft Way

AL1 5QZ

4 bed1 bath
£1.1m

1 Breakspear Avenue

AL1 5EJ

4 bed2 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park View Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cunningham Hill Junior School. 35 schools nearby.

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

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