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31 Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, AL1 5PS

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 31 Cell Barnes Lane

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

31 Cell Barnes Lane is a semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5PS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Mar 2021
EPC improved fromD66toC71
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%8%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2024from Sept 2022
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,085 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, AL1 5PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Cell Barnes Lane 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

31 Cell Barnes Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£554,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5PS: £465,000 (2025–2014).

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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.

31 Cell Barnes Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Cell Barnes Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Need more than one? Get unlimited custom property reports instantly£99/month
Preview of the full property report

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.
£550k

1 Cell Barnes Lane

AL1 5PS

£537k

1 Camp Road

AL1 5DX

2 bed1 bath
£525k

1 Catham Close

AL1 5QT

£520k

1 Albion Road

AL1 5EB

£515k

1 Cell Barnes Close

AL1 5QF

£597k

1 Cambridge Road

AL1 5LH

£597k

1 Cape Road

AL1 5DJ

£497k

1 Berkeley Mews, Guildford Road

AL1 5GA

3 bed
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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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