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

Solar panels
Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Overview

About 2 Hillcrest

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

2 Hillcrest is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL3 4AT). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. At 89 m² this is the 2nd 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. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in May 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £451,000 sits 83.9% above the 2002 sale of £245,289. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£256/sq ft) was about 28.8% below the postcode norm.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hillcrest, King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Hillcrest has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£451,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£245,289

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 May 2002Most recent

    £245,289

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

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 habitable rooms, 2 Hillcrest stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,756

Street avg £4,486

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Hillcrest

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£415k

1 Cathedral Court, King Harry Lane

AL3 4AF

2 bed1 bath
£630k

1 Claudian Place

AL3 4JE

3 bed
£783k

1 Cymbeline Court, The Lawns, Mount Pleasant

AL3 4TZ

3 bed2 bath
£799k

1 Arretine Close

AL3 4JL

4 bed
£421k

1 Blacksmiths Lane

AL3 4SQ

£868k

1 Antonine Gate

AL3 4JA

4 bed2 bath
£550k

1 Augustus Close

AL3 4JH

£563k

1 Cathedral View, High Street

AL3 4EP

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.
Full St Albans report

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

FAQ

Common questions

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