When did 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA last change hands?

18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA last sold for £247,500 in August 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £109,200 in January 2001, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2001 and August 2005, 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA rose from £109,200 to £247,500, a change of £138,300. That works out to roughly +19.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

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

Which area is 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA in?

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

Is 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA 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 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

The closest primary school to 18 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 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA?

The closest bus stop to 18 Benbow Close, AL1 5SA is Ennerdale Close, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Benbow Close, St Albans, AL1 5SA

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 18 Benbow Close

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

18 Benbow Close is a three-bedroom property in St Albans (AL1 5SA). It has council tax band D.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in August 2005. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.6% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

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Planning

Planning history

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18 Benbow 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 2001.

Last sold (2005)

£247,500

Growth on file: 19.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2005Most recent
£247,500
+126.6%over 4 years
31 January 2001
£109,200

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5SA: £515,000 (2024–2017).

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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

0.3 km

Samuel Ryder Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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