What type of property is 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ sell for?

1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ last sold for £1,220,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £814,000 in August 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2007 and September 2021, 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ rose from £814,000 to £1,220,000, a change of £406,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ has a recorded floor area of 192 m² (2,067 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ was a refusal for an application (ref. 5/2022/0687) in April 2022. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ 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 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ located?

1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

Police records around 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ 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 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ is Prae Wood Primary School (719m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Marlborough Science Academy (362m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ is St Stephen's Close, 163m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 961m away.

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1 Laurelsfield, St Albans, AL3 4BZ

3 sales on record6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

192 m²

2067 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Laurelsfield

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

1 Laurelsfield is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 192 m² (around 2067 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Sold September 2021 for £1,220,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

1 Laurelsfield's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Laurelsfield, St Albans, AL3 4BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Laurelsfield was refused — worth checking the council file.

6 applications on record at 1 Laurelsfield, St Albans, AL3 4BZ

6decisions3extensions47documents5nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Aug 2015
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Cut back overhang from Oak T14 to boundary with 2 Laurelsfield, cutting to previous reduction points. Field Maple in location of TPO Oak 15 - reduce overhang to patio, cutting back to previous points. Reason: Lack of light to properties.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
TP/2015/0354
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More recent applications — locked
OutbuildingJun 2023Decision
DemolitionJul 2022Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£1,283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£1,220,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

13 September 2021Most recent
£1,220,000
+8.4%over 5 years
5 February 2016
£1,125,000
+38.2%over 8 years
5 August 2007
£814,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in AL3 4BZ: £733,750 (2025–1995).

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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

St Stephen's Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Marlborough Science Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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