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17 Dubrae Close, St Albans, AL3 4JT

EPC BExtendable

Estimated value

£708,000

  • Since the 2000 sale (£178,500)+297%
  • Against AL3 4JT's recent median (£680,000)+4%

Newest record on this page: October 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£708,000

  • Against its 2000 sale (£178,500)+297%
  • Against AL3 4JT's recent median (£680,000)+4%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 17 Dubrae Close is modelled from its 91 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 4JT. 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

    91 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2024

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2000

  • Recent sales in AL3 4JT

    5 sales, median £680,000 (2023–2016)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

17 Dubrae Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Sales timeline

  1. 28 January 2000Most recent

    £178,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4JT: £680,000 (2023–2016).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 17 Dubrae Close, St Albans, AL3 4JT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 17 Dubrae Close

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

17 Dubrae Close is a three-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 4JT). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2024) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since January 2000, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 91 m² it sits well below the postcode median (133 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £708,000 sits 296.6% above the 2000 sale of £178,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 37.1% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

17 Dubrae Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 October 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromD59toB82
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Dubrae Close, St Albans, AL3 4JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Dubrae Close has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

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

On the street

Versus other Dubrae Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 17 Dubrae Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,962

Street avg £4,626

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly above
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.
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Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Prae Wood School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Prae Wood Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Prae Wood Primary SchoolPrimary160m
  • The Marlborough Science AcademySecondary997m
  • St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary1.0km
  • The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary1.3km

Nearest stops

  • Prae Wood SchoolBus stop213m
  • Jerome DriveBus stop294m
  • Roman GateBus stop330m
  • Antonine GateBus stop334m

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.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Dubrae Close is modelled from its 91 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 4JT. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 17 Dubrae 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 17 Dubrae Close was lodged in October 2024 at band B and is valid until October 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 17 Dubrae 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 16 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL3 4JT, not by walking route.
Council tax band
17 Dubrae Close is in council tax band E. 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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