What type of property is 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH?

27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH?

27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH last sold for £900,000 in December 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £250,000 in May 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH?

Across 3 sales between May 2001 and December 2022, 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH rose from £250,000 to £900,000, a change of £650,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH?

The current EPC rating for 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH?

27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 46% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 4JH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH heated?

The latest EPC at 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH?

27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH located?

27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH?

Police records around 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH 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 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH?

The closest primary school to 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH is Prae Wood Primary School (350m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Marlborough Science Academy (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH?

The closest bus stop to 27 Augustus Close, AL3 4JH is Augustus Close, 39m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 1.5km 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

27 Augustus Close, St Albans, AL3 4JH

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 27 Augustus Close

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

27 Augustus Close is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4JH). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 163 m² the property is well over the postcode median (112 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £999,000 is 11% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£513/sq ft) was about 18.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2022 for £900,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Augustus 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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Augustus Close, St Albans, AL3 4JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 27 Augustus Close, St Albans, AL3 4JH

1decisions1extensions1documents5nearby

Apr 2002
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey rear extension, conservatory, extension to garage at front and internal alterations
Extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2002/0029
Full record in report

Unlock 27 Augustus Close, St Albans, AL3 4JH's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
The 1 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

27 Augustus Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£999,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2022)

£900,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

2 December 2022Most recent
£900,000
+28.6%over 5 years
22 October 2017
£700,000
+180.0%over 16 years
16 May 2001
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4JH: £700,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in AL3 4JH

On the street

Versus other Augustus Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 27 Augustus Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,521

Street avg £5,189

On par

Floor Area

163 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Augustus 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.

£988k

1 Deva Close

AL3 4JS

5 bed

£868k

1 Antonine Gate

AL3 4JA

4 bed2 bath

£799k

1 Arretine Close

AL3 4JL

4 bed

£1.8m

1 College Street

AL3 4PW

4 bed2 bath

£783k

1 Cymbeline Court, The Lawns, Mount Pleasant

AL3 4TZ

3 bed2 bath

£630k

1 Claudian Place

AL3 4JE

3 bed

£1.0m

1 Dubrae Close

AL3 4JT

£969k

1 Cassius Drive, Kings Park

AL3 4GD

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Augustus Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Prae Wood Primary School. 13 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 27 Augustus Close, St Albans, AL3 4JH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.