What type of property is 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB last sold for £499,950 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £290,000 in September 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2011 and March 2024, 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB rose from £290,000 to £499,950, a change of £209,950. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

The current EPC rating for 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB is in council tax band D.

Where is 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB located?

12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

Police records around 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB 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 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

The closest primary school to 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (380m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (850m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

The closest bus stop to 12 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB is Town Hall, 187m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 700m away.

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12 Heritage Close, High Street, St Albans, AL3 4EB

Notable views

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Heritage Close

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

12 Heritage Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL3 4EB). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £558,000 is 11.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£573/sq ft) was about 59.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £499,950.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff street
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Jun 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Heritage Close, High Street, St Albans, AL3 4EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Heritage Close has no planning applications on record.

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5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Heritage Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£499,950

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£499,950
+72.4%over 12 years
29 September 2011
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4EB: £560,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in AL3 4EB

On the street

Versus other Heritage Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 12 Heritage Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,172

Street avg £5,442

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Town Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 30 schools nearby.

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