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16 Blacksmiths Lane, St Albans, AL3 4SQ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Estimated value

£570,000

  • Since the 2014 sale (£410,000)+39%
  • Against AL3 4SQ's recent median (£550,000)+4%

Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
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

£570,000

  • Against its 2014 sale (£410,000)+39%
  • Against AL3 4SQ's recent median (£550,000)+4%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 16 Blacksmiths Lane is modelled from its 54 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 4SQ. 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

    54 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2026

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2014

  • Recent sales in AL3 4SQ

    5 sales, median £550,000 (2024–2021)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull 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.

16 Blacksmiths Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 March 2014Most recent

    £410,000

    +70.8%over 10 years

  2. 14 March 2003

    £240,000

    +90.5%over 5 years

  3. 11 February 1998

    £126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 4SQ: £550,000 (2024–2021).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 16 Blacksmiths Lane, St Albans, AL3 4SQ. 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 16 Blacksmiths Lane

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

16 Blacksmiths Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL3 4SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £570,000 is 39% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£705/sq ft) was about 54% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromE54toD67
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Blacksmiths Lane, St Albans, AL3 4SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 16 Blacksmiths Lane, St Albans, AL3 4SQ

1decisions1extensions2documents3nearby
  1. Aug 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    First floor rear extension

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2003/1360
    Full record in report

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  • The 2 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Blacksmiths Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£7,593

Street avg £8,685

Strongly below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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

0.1 km

Prae Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 24 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary162m
  • Prae Wood Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km
  • Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary1.1km
  • The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary1.1km

Nearest stops

  • Prae CloseBus stop70m
  • Prae CloseBus stop75m
  • St Michael's StreetBus stop108m
  • St Michael's StreetBus stop123m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences776 reports30%
  • Anti-social Behaviour568 reports22%
  • Shoplifting208 reports8%
  • Other Theft193 reports8%

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

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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 16 Blacksmiths Lane is modelled from its 54 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 4SQ. 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 16 Blacksmiths Lane. 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 16 Blacksmiths Lane was lodged in May 2026 at band D and is valid until May 2036. 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 16 Blacksmiths Lane. 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 24 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL3 4SQ, not by walking route.
Council tax band
16 Blacksmiths Lane 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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