What kind of home is 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

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

What did 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT sell for?

18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT last sold for £295,000 in December 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The current EPC rating for 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 5QT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT use?

The latest EPC at 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

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

Which area is 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT in?

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

What is crime like near 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

Police records around 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT show an average of 283 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The closest primary school to 18 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.

How well connected is 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The closest bus stop to 18 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is Ennerdale Close, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Catham Close

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

18 Catham Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5QT). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in December 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £571,000 sits 93.6% above the 2007 sale of £295,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£571,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£295,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 December 2007Most recent
£295,000

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

Nearby sales in AL1 5QT

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.

Years Held for 18 Catham Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,598

Street avg £5,468

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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Comparables

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

283/mo

Falling 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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