What type of property is 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

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

When did 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB last change hands?

7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB last sold for £540,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £85,000 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 1996 and May 2025, 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB rose from £85,000 to £540,000, a change of £455,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

The current EPC rating for 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 4EB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

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

Where is 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB located?

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

Is 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB?

The closest bus stop to 7 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB is Town Hall, 187m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 700m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

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

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 03

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Heritage Close

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

7 Heritage Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL3 4EB). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Other recorded features include a balcony.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £540,000 — fresh data. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£627/sq ft) was about 68.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff road
BalconyYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Heritage Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Nov 2012

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th century3rd Floor MaisonetteEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £795 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Heritage Close, High Street, St Albans, AL3 4EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Heritage Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

7 Heritage Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£559,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 29 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2025)

£540,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

13 May 2025Most recent
£540,000
+80.0%over 12 years
28 March 2013
£300,000
+252.9%over 16 years
15 July 1996
£85,000

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.

On price per m², 7 Heritage Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,750

Street avg £5,346

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Heritage Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£415k

1 Cathedral Court, King Harry Lane

AL3 4AF

2 bed1 bath

£630k

1 Claudian Place

AL3 4JE

3 bed

£783k

1 Cymbeline Court, The Lawns, Mount Pleasant

AL3 4TZ

3 bed2 bath

£799k

1 Arretine Close

AL3 4JL

4 bed

£868k

1 Antonine Gate

AL3 4JA

4 bed2 bath

£563k

1 Cathedral View, High Street

AL3 4EP

£550k

1 Augustus Close

AL3 4JH

£675k

1 Caelian Place, St Stephens Avenue

AL3 4FD

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.

Full St Albans report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Heritage Close, High Street, St Albans, AL3 4EB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.