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6 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AZ

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
197 m²
2120 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 6 Abbey Avenue

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

6 Abbey Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,303,000 sits 87.5% above the 2012 sale of £695,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 27% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 197 m² it's 22.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (161 m² median across 23 EPCs). Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromD61toC72
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

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 6 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 6 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AZ

3decisions3extensions49documents3nearby
  1. Mar 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey

    Part single, part two storey rear and two storey side extension, front canopy, removal of rear chimney and alterations

    Documents
    22 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2013/3233
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 49 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

6 Abbey Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,303,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£695,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 January 2012Most recent

    £695,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4AZ: £1,110,000 (2026–2023).

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.

EPC Rating for 6 Abbey Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,528

Street avg £5,874

Below

Floor Area

197 m²

Street avg 161 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Abbey Avenue

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

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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.
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1 Cymbeline Court, The Lawns, Mount Pleasant

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£630k

1 Claudian Place

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1 Abbey Avenue

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1 Cassius Drive, Kings Park

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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

170/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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