What type of property is 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH?

27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH sell for?

27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH last sold for £1,040,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £380,000 in May 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2000 and July 2019, 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH rose from £380,000 to £1,040,000, a change of £660,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH have?

The current EPC rating for 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH?

27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH has a recorded floor area of 235 m² (2,530 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 201% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 4BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH heated?

The latest EPC at 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH?

27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH 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 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH located?

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

What is crime like near 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH?

Police records around 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH 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 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH?

The closest primary school to 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH is Prae Wood Primary School (484m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Marlborough Science Academy (618m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH?

The closest bus stop to 27 Abbey Avenue, AL3 4BH is Midway, 36m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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27 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4BH

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

235 m²

2530 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 27 Abbey Avenue

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

27 Abbey Avenue is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4BH). 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 (April 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 235 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,656,000 sits 59.2% above the 2019 sale of £1,040,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 45.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold July 2019 for £1,040,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Electric & 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

Apr 2025from Feb 2019

EPC improved fromD60toC76

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

59%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 27 Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4BH

3decisions2extensions41documents5nearby

Mar 2020
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with two storey front bay window and first floor front and rear gable extensions, single storey rear extensions with renovation to side store, extension to existing loft conversion with rear dormer, new fron
ExtensionGarage Conversion
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
5/2020/0090
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
FullOct 2021Decision
Garage ConversionNov 2020Decision

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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.

27 Abbey Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£1,656,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£1,040,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2019Most recent
£1,040,000
+103.9%over 14 years
2 June 2005
£510,000
+34.2%over 5 years
31 May 2000
£380,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4BH: £320,000 (2025–2012).

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Midway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Prae Wood Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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