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2 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AZ

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
253 m²
2723 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Abbey Avenue

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

2 Abbey Avenue is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 253 m² (around 2723 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 253 m² the property is well over the postcode median (161 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£744/sq ft) was about 79% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £2,025,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
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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.

2 Abbey Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromE50toC77
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AZ

2decisions2extensions13documents5nearby
  1. Jun 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Two storey front extension and two storey and single storey rear extensions

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    5/2002/0542
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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 2 Abbey Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,823,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£2,025,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 February 2023Most recent

    £2,025,000

    +161.3%over 10 years

  2. 9 August 2012

    £775,000

    +167.2%over 15 years

  3. 5 June 1997

    £290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4AZ: £1,175,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Abbey Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Abbey Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£8,004

Street avg £5,327

Strongly above

Floor Area

253 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Abbey Avenue

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

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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
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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.
Full St Albans report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Midway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Prae Wood Primary School. 19 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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