What kind of home is 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

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

When did 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT last change hands?

30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT last sold for £581,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £245,000 in May 2007, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2007 and September 2023, 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT rose from £245,000 to £581,000, a change of £336,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The current EPC rating for 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT use?

The latest EPC at 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

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

Which area is 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT in?

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

Is 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT in a safe area?

Police records around 30 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.

What schools are near 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The closest primary school to 30 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 30 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

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

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30 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 30 Catham Close

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

30 Catham Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5QT). 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 (September 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£720/sq ft) was about 126.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £581,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 Catham Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2007.

Current estimate

£638,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£581,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

10 September 2023Most recent
£581,000
+137.1%over 16 years
3 May 2007
£245,000

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 for 30 Catham Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,747

Street avg £5,284

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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