22a, George Street, St Albans, AL3 4ES
About 22a
22a is a mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL3 4ES). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). At 87 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 8 units on file.
Today's modelled estimate of £450,000 is 35.3% below the 2016 sale of £695,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in November 2016.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
22a has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.
5 applications on record at 22a, George Street, St Albans, AL3 4ES
- Nov 2018ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2018/2178
- More recent applications — locked
- RenovationOct 2019Decision
- ExtensionOct 2019Decision
+ 2 more applications in the report
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Sales history & valuation
£450,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£695,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
25 November 2016Most recent
£695,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in AL3 4ES: £2,462,500 (2014–2006).
Versus other George Street homes
EPC Rating for 22a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 49 (E)
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 77 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School. 32 schools nearby.
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