What kind of home is 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT last sold for £460,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £275,000 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and October 2024, 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT rose from £275,000 to £460,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

The current EPC rating for 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 52 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT use?

The latest EPC at 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT in?

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

What is crime like near 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

Police records around 3 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 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT?

The closest bus stop to 3 Hillcrest, AL3 4AT is Mortimer Crescent, 164m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 737m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Hillcrest

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

3 Hillcrest is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL3 4AT). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. At 104 m² this is the 8th 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 bottom. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 18.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £460,000.

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingUnderground

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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)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Feb 2011

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%58%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Hillcrest, King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Hillcrest has no planning applications on record.

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.

3 Hillcrest valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£491,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£460,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 2024Most recent
£460,000
+67.3%over 16 years
5 November 2007
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4AT: £500,000 (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 years held, 3 Hillcrest runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,423

Street avg £4,319

On par

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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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

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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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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