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2 Cell Barnes Close, St Albans, AL1 5QF

Extendable4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 2 Cell Barnes Close

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

2 Cell Barnes Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5QF). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 103 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £645,000 sits 65.4% above the 2015 sale of £390,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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 2)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromD55toC73
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cell Barnes Close, St Albans, AL1 5QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

4 applications on record at 2 Cell Barnes Close, St Albans, AL1 5QF

4decisions3extensions37documents5nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Oct 2013
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Single storey side and rear extension and demolition of rear outbuilding

    Extension
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2013/2186
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. PorchDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 37 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

2 Cell Barnes Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£645,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£390,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 May 2015Most recent

    £390,000

    +169.0%over 14 years

  2. 4 October 2000

    £145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5QF: £226,000 (2020–1999).

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On the street

Versus other Cell Barnes Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Cell Barnes Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Cell Barnes Close

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
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Carlbury Close

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£1.0m

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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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ennerdale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Samuel Ryder Academy. 30 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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