Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
12 Benbow Close, St Albans, AL1 5SA
Extendable
Estimated value
£643,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£515,000)+25%
- Against AL1 5SA's recent median (£518,000)+24%
Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£643,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£515,000)+25%
- Against AL1 5SA's recent median (£518,000)+24%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 12 Benbow Close is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 5SA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
75 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in AL1 5SA
5 sales, median £518,000 (2024–2016)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
12 Benbow Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
10 August 2017Most recent
£515,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5SA: £518,000 (2024–2016).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 12 Benbow Close, St Albans, AL1 5SA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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.
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 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
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
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
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
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.
5
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Samuel Ryder AcademyAll-through259m
- Samuel Ryder AcademyAll-through259m
- Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary383m
- Cunningham Hill Junior SchoolPrimary447m
Nearest stops
- Ennerdale CloseBus stop67m
- Samuel Ryder AcademyBus stop167m
- St Vincent DriveBus stop185m
- Frobisher RoadBus stop402m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
- Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
- Shoplifting555 reports13%
- Vehicle Crime377 reports9%
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 12 Benbow Close is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 5SA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 12 Benbow Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 12 Benbow Close was lodged in May 2026 at band D and is valid until May 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 12 Benbow Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 5SA, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 12 Benbow Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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