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20 Benbow Close, St Albans, AL1 5SA

4 planning records

Estimated value

£652,000

  • Since the 2012 sale (£250,000)+161%
  • Against AL1 5SA's recent median (£515,000)+27%

Newest record on this page: January 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£652,000

  • Against its 2012 sale (£250,000)+161%
  • Against AL1 5SA's recent median (£515,000)+27%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 20 Benbow Close is modelled from its 106 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

    106 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2021

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2012

  • Recent sales in AL1 5SA

    5 sales, median £515,000 (2024–2017)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 4 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 27 January 2012Most recent

    £250,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 20 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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Overview

About 20 Benbow Close

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

20 Benbow Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 5SA). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 106 m² the property is well over the postcode median (75 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £652,000 sits 160.8% above the 2012 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 55.9% below the postcode norm. Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromE46toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Benbow Close, St Albans, AL1 5SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Benbow Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

4 applications on record at 20 Benbow Close, St Albans, AL1 5SA

4decisions2extensions31documents5nearby
  1. Jul 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Part single, part two storey rear extension

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2013/1098
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 31 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

On price per m², 20 Benbow Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,358

Street avg £6,414

Strongly below

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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Area

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.
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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.

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 Benbow Close is modelled from its 106 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 20 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 20 Benbow Close was lodged in March 2021 at band D and is valid until March 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 20 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
20 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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