What kind of home is 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ last sold for £1,313,500 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £667,500 in July 2004, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and March 2025, 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ rose from £667,500 to £1,313,500, a change of £646,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ has a recorded floor area of 232 m² (2,497 sq ft), around 58 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ use?

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

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

1a, 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.

Which area is 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ in?

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

How safe is the area around 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

Police records around 1a, 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.

What schools are near 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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 1a, Laurelsfield, AL3 4BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, 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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1a, Laurelsfield, St Albans, AL3 4BZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

232 m²

2497 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 232 m² (around 2497 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 72).

A recent sale: £1,313,500 in March 2025. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,482,000 is 12.8% above the 2025 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

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.

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

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

1a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,482,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,313,500

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£1,313,500
+96.8%over 20 years
29 July 2004
£667,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4BZ: £814,000 (2021–1995).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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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