What kind of home is 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT last change hands?

14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT last sold for £560,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £350,000 in September 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and August 2024, 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT rose from £350,000 to £560,000, a change of £210,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

The current EPC rating for 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT use?

The latest EPC at 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT in?

14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

Police records around 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

The closest primary school to 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT is Prae Wood Primary School (406m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Marlborough Science Academy (745m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

The closest bus stop to 14 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT is Mortimer Crescent, 164m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 737m away.

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14 Hillcrest, King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AT

Notable views

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 14 Hillcrest

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

14 Hillcrest is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL3 4AT). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. At 98 m² this is the 4th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 70–115 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 62). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£531/sq ft) was about 59% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2024 for £560,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Hillcrest, King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Hillcrest 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.

Latest sale on 14 Hillcrest was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£560,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£560,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

29 August 2024Most recent
£560,000
+60.0%over 14 years
6 September 2009
£350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4AT: £460,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in AL3 4AT

On the street

Versus other Hillcrest homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 14 Hillcrest stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,714

Street avg £4,190

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Mortimer Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Prae Wood Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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