What type of property is 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL?

8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL sell for?

8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL last sold for £1,048,250 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £200,000 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between April 1998 and August 2024, 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL rose from £200,000 to £1,048,250, a change of £848,250. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL?

8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL?

8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL has 4 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL?

8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL located?

8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL 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 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL?

The closest primary school to 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (589m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Abbey View Road, AL3 4QL is Verulam Road, 393m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 978m away.

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8 Abbey View Road, St Albans, AL3 4QL

6 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Abbey View Road

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

8 Abbey View Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL3 4QL). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£818/sq ft) was about 43.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £1,048,250.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from May 2013

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Nov 2020from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD60

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Abbey View Road, St Albans, AL3 4QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

4 applications on record at 8 Abbey View Road, St Albans, AL3 4QL

4decisions2extensions37documents5nearby

Oct 2016
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of outbuilding
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
5/2016/2622
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ExtensionJan 2018Decision
Loft ConversionJul 2017Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 8 Abbey View Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,104,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,048,250

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

1 August 2024Most recent
£1,048,250
+23.3%over 3 years
5 February 2021
£850,000
+44.8%over 7 years
7 November 2013
£586,950
+70.1%over 8 years
28 April 2005
£345,000
+17.9%over 2 years
4 July 2002
£292,500
+46.3%over 4 years
7 April 1998
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4QL: £955,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in AL3 4QL

On the street

Versus other Abbey View Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Abbey View Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£8,809

Street avg £7,346

Strongly above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Verulam Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 28 schools nearby.

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