What kind of home is 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ last change hands?

1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ last sold for £700,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ have?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ was a refusal for new build (ref. 5/2023/1464) in November 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ in?

1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

Police records around 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ 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 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ is Cunningham Hill Junior School (238m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (925m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ is Park View Close, 69m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 874m away.

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1 Barncroft Way, St Albans, AL1 5QZ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Barncroft Way

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

1 Barncroft Way is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL1 5QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Today's modelled estimate of £971,000 is 38.7% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£520/sq ft) was about 17.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (June 2015). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

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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 3)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE53toD63

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%69%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Dec 2022

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

69%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barncroft Way, St Albans, AL1 5QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Barncroft Way was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 1 Barncroft Way, St Albans, AL1 5QZ

2decisions1extensions42documents5nearby

Nov 2023
New Build
Outcome in report
Demolition of existing garage and house and construction of two semi-detached dwellings
Documents
30 docs on file
Reference
5/2023/1464
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Loft ConversionDec 2023Decision

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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.

1 Barncroft Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£971,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£700,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2015Most recent
£700,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5QZ: £1,300,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in AL1 5QZ

On the street

Versus other Barncroft Way homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Barncroft Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,600

Street avg £6,482

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Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park View Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cunningham Hill Junior School. 36 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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