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38 Chime Square, St Albans, AL3 5JZ

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Overview

About 38 Chime Square

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

38 Chime Square is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL3 5JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (78 m² across 32 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£782/sq ft) was about 164.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £918,000.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Oct 2008
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Chime Square, St Albans, AL3 5JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 38 Chime Square, St Albans, AL3 5JZ

2decisions1extensions12documents4nearby
  1. Dec 2016
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Thin crown of Horse Chestnut T2 near St Peters Street boundary by 20%. Reason - to maintain crown size and minimise impact upon tree. This work is to be carried out in addition to that approved under ref TP/2016/0494/TPO30.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    TP/2016/0565
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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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 2000.

Current estimate

£951,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£918,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 July 2024Most recent

    £918,000

    +214.4%over 23 years
  2. 30 November 2000

    £292,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 5JZ: £450,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Chime Square homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 38 Chime Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£8,422

Street avg £4,999

Strongly above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 Chime Square

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chime Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Maple Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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