What type of property is 31 Midway, AL3 4BB?

31 Midway, AL3 4BB is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 31 Midway, AL3 4BB sell for?

31 Midway, AL3 4BB last sold for £1,260,000 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £590,000 in February 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 31 Midway, AL3 4BB?

Across 2 sales between February 2012 and March 2017, 31 Midway, AL3 4BB rose from £590,000 to £1,260,000, a change of £670,000. That works out to roughly +15.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Midway, AL3 4BB?

The current EPC rating for 31 Midway, AL3 4BB is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Midway, AL3 4BB?

31 Midway, AL3 4BB has a recorded floor area of 235 m² (2,530 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 89% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 4BB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Midway, AL3 4BB heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Midway, AL3 4BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Midway, AL3 4BB?

31 Midway, AL3 4BB 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 31 Midway, AL3 4BB located?

31 Midway, AL3 4BB sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 31 Midway, AL3 4BB?

Police records around 31 Midway, AL3 4BB 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 31 Midway, AL3 4BB?

The closest primary school to 31 Midway, AL3 4BB is Prae Wood Primary School (641m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Marlborough Science Academy (488m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Midway, AL3 4BB?

The closest bus stop to 31 Midway, AL3 4BB is Recreation Ground Path, 179m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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31 Midway, St Albans, AL3 4BB

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

235 m²

2530 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Midway

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

31 Midway is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4BB). It has a recorded floor area of 235 m² (around 2530 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands 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. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 235 m² the property is well over the postcode median (125 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,561,000 is 23.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£498/sq ft) was about 34% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromE45toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

32%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Midway, St Albans, AL3 4BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 31 Midway, St Albans, AL3 4BB

2decisions1extensions22documents5nearby

Apr 2012
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
New roof to incorporate raising of ridge height, three front rooflights, three rear dormer windows and two storey front extension, single storey side and rear extensions, alterations to openings and alterations to driveway
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
5/2012/0348
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ConditionsJul 2012Decision

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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.

31 Midway has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.

Current estimate

£1,561,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£1,260,000

Growth on file: 15.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2017Most recent
£1,260,000
+113.6%over 5 years
3 February 2012
£590,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4BB: £950,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in AL3 4BB

On the street

Versus other Midway homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 31 Midway runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,362

Street avg £6,388

Below

Floor Area

235 m²

Street avg 150 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Recreation Ground Path — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Marlborough Science Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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