What type of property is 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT last change hands?

8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT last sold for £465,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in February 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2009 and June 2023, 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT rose from £185,000 to £465,000, a change of £280,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

8 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.

How is 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

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

Where is 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

Police records around 8 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 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Catham Close, AL1 5QT is Ennerdale Close, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Catham Close

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

8 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 (January 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£655/sq ft) was about 106% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £465,000 in June 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 8 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT

2decisions2extensions18documents5nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Sept 2023
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing outhouse and erection of a single rear extension, single storey front extension with pitched roof and installation of new grey windows thoughout
ExtensionNew Windows
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
5/2023/1988
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ExtensionNov 2023Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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8 Catham Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£508,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£465,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2023Most recent
£465,000
+151.4%over 14 years
20 February 2009
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5QT: £525,000 (2024–2022).

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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.

On habitable rooms, 8 Catham Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,045

Street avg £5,323

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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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