What type of property is 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT last sold for £425,000 in April 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The current EPC rating for 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is in council tax band D.

Where is 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT located?

17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The closest primary school to 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is Windermere Primary School (192m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (416m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The closest bus stop to 17 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is Ennerdale Close, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 17 Catham Close

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

17 Catham Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5QT). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £550,000 is 29.4% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£534/sq ft) was about 69.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Catham Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

17 Catham Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£550,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£425,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 April 2016Most recent
£425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5QT: £510,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in AL1 5QT

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On the street

Versus other Catham Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£5,743

Street avg £5,395

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ennerdale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Windermere Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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