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

5 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

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

5 Catham Close, AL1 5QT last sold for £478,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £179,000 in March 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

Across 3 sales between March 2003 and October 2024, 5 Catham Close, AL1 5QT rose from £179,000 to £478,000, a change of £299,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 5 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

5 Catham Close, AL1 5QT has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 5QT. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police records around 5 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 5 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

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

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

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5 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Catham Close

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

5 Catham Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 5QT). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £537,000 is 12.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£673/sq ft) was about 113.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £478,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD60toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 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 2003.

Current estimate

£537,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£478,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2024Most recent
£478,000
+91.2%over 13 years
3 August 2011
£250,000
+39.7%over 8 years
21 March 2003
£179,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5QT: £525,000 (2023–2022).

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.

5 Catham Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£7,242

Street avg £5,312

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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

Common questions

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