Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
27 Augustus Close, St Albans, AL3 4JH
3 sales on record1 planning record
Estimated value
£973,000
- Since the 2022 sale (£900,000)+8%
- Against AL3 4JH's recent median (£700,000)+39%
Newest record on this page: February 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
163 m²
1755 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£973,000
- Against its 2022 sale (£900,000)+8%
- Against AL3 4JH's recent median (£700,000)+39%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 27 Augustus Close is modelled from its 163 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 4JH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
163 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2022
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in AL3 4JH
5 sales, median £700,000 (2024–2017)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
27 Augustus Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.
Sales timeline
2 December 2022Most recent
£900,000
+28.6%over 5 years22 October 2017
£700,000
+180.0%over 16 years16 May 2001
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4JH: £700,000 (2024–2017).
Nearby sales in AL3 4JH
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 27 Augustus Close, St Albans, AL3 4JH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
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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 11 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. 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.
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
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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
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 September 2032
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
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
1decisions1extensions1documents3nearby
- Apr 2002ConservatoryFullOutcome 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
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Versus other Augustus Close homes
Four headline reads against 11 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 £5,383
Floor Area
163 m²
Street avg 109 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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.
Crime
170/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.
Nearest schools
- Prae Wood Primary SchoolPrimary350m
- St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary1.0km
- The Marlborough Science AcademySecondary1.3km
- The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary1.5km
Nearest stops
- Augustus CloseBus stop39m
- Antonine GateBus stop138m
- Bedmond LaneBus stop266m
- Glevum CloseBus stop274m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences776 reports30%
- Anti-social Behaviour568 reports22%
- Shoplifting208 reports8%
- Other Theft193 reports8%
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 27 Augustus Close is modelled from its 163 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 4JH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 27 Augustus Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 27 Augustus Close was lodged in September 2022 at band C and is valid until September 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 27 Augustus Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 13 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL3 4JH, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 27 Augustus Close is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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