What kind of home is 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ?

1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ sell for?

1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ last sold for £620,000 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ?

1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ?

1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ 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 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ in?

1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ?

Police records around 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ?

The closest primary school to 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ is Prae Wood Primary School (302m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Marlborough Science Academy (919m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Ramparts, AL3 4AJ is Mortimer Crescent, 86m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 848m away.

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1 The Ramparts, King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AJ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 The Ramparts

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

1 The Ramparts is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since October 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £1,157,000 sits 86.6% above the 2002 sale of £620,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Jul 2012

Low Energy Lighting

0%28%

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Ramparts, King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 The Ramparts, King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AJ

1decisions2documents3nearby

Sept 2003
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
New chimney to side elevation
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2003/1751
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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.

Current estimate

£1,157,000

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Last sold (2002)

£620,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 October 2002Most recent
£620,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in AL3 4AJ: £960,000 (2025–2008).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mortimer Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Prae Wood Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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