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3 Cell Barnes Close, St Albans, AL1 5QF

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Cell Barnes Close

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

3 Cell Barnes Close is a semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5QF). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £535,000 — fresh data. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £598,000 is 11.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£663/sq ft) was about 174.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 December 2034

8 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Cell Barnes Close, St Albans, AL1 5QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Cell Barnes Close 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.

Latest sale on 3 Cell Barnes Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£598,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£535,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 March 2025Most recent

    £535,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5QF: £237,500 (2020–2002).

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.

Price per m² for 3 Cell Barnes Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,133

Street avg £3,676

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Cell Barnes Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£595k

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AL1 5LH

£550k

1 Cell Barnes Lane

AL1 5PS

£651k

1 Benbow Close

AL1 5SA

3 bed1 bath
£651k

1 Castle Road

AL1 5DQ

3 bed2 bath
£656k

1 Cavendish Road

AL1 5EF

2 bed
£543k

1 Camp Road

AL1 5DX

2 bed1 bath
£540k

1 Albion Road

AL1 5EB

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

283/mo

Falling 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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