What type of property is 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ?

8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ last change hands?

8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ last sold for £1,119,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ?

8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (1,830 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 4AZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ was a refusal for part-single-part-two-storey extension (ref. 5/2021/0639) in June 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ?

8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ located?

8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ 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.

Which schools serve 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ is Prae Wood Primary School (423m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Marlborough Science Academy (652m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4AZ is Midway, 71m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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8 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AZ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

170 m²

1830 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Abbey Avenue

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

8 Abbey Avenue is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Today's modelled estimate of £1,350,000 is 20.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£612/sq ft) was about 50.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Sold November 2020 for £1,119,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

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

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a garage conversion application was refused at 8 Abbey Avenue in 2021.

2 applications on record at 8 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AZ

2decisions2extensions39documents5nearby

Jun 2021
Garage Conversion
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey
Part single, part two storey front extension, two storey rear and side extensions, front and rear dormer windows, garage conversion into habitable accommodation, replacement garden outbuilding, alterations to openings and external materials, landscaping a
Extension
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
5/2021/0639
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Garage ConversionAug 2021Decision

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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.

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Current estimate

£1,350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£1,119,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 November 2020Most recent
£1,119,000

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

Nearby sales in AL3 4AZ

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.

8 Abbey Avenue outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,582

Street avg £5,398

Above

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 162 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Below

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Area

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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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