What kind of home is 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA sell for?

12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA last sold for £515,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

The current EPC rating for 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

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

What heating system does 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA use?

The latest EPC at 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA in?

12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

Police records around 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA 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 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

The closest primary school to 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA is Samuel Ryder Academy (259m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (259m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

The closest bus stop to 12 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA is Ennerdale Close, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Benbow Close, St Albans, AL1 5SA

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Benbow Close

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

12 Benbow Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5SA). 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 (May 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £643,000 is 24.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£638/sq ft) was about 50.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in August 2017.

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
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Oct 2012

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

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Benbow Close, St Albans, AL1 5SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Benbow 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.

12 Benbow Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£643,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£515,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 August 2017Most recent
£515,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5SA: £518,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in AL1 5SA

On the street

Versus other Benbow Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Benbow Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,867

Street avg £5,663

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Samuel Ryder Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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