What kind of home is 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT?

2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT is a detached house.

What did 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT sell for?

2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT last sold for £500,000 in August 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £143,500 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and August 2010, 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT rose from £143,500 to £500,000, a change of £356,500. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT?

The current EPC rating for 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT?

2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 4JT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT use?

The latest EPC at 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT had any planning applications?

2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT has 2 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in February 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT?

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

Which area is 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT in?

2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT 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.

What schools are near 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT?

The closest primary school to 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT is Prae Wood Primary School (160m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Marlborough Science Academy (997m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Dubrae Close, AL3 4JT is Prae Wood School, 213m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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2 Dubrae Close, St Albans, AL3 4JT

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Dubrae Close

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

2 Dubrae Close is a detached house in St Albans (AL3 4JT). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2009) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). The latest certificate is from July 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in August 2010. Across 1995–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £843,000 sits 68.6% above the 2010 sale of £500,000. At 164 m² it's 24.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (132 m² median across 15 EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Dubrae Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dubrae Close, St Albans, AL3 4JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Dubrae Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 2 Dubrae Close, St Albans, AL3 4JT

2decisions2extensions21documents5nearby

Nov 2010
ConservatoryOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Rear conservatory
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
5/2010/2700
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ConservatoryFeb 2011Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£843,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£500,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

5 August 2010Most recent
£500,000
+248.4%over 15 years
20 July 1995
£143,500

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

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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.

Floor Area for 2 Dubrae Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,050

Street avg £4,535

Strongly below

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.0 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

3/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.

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