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38 Chime Square, St Albans, AL3 5JZ

2 planning records

Estimated value

£911,000

  • Since the 2024 sale (£918,000)-1%
  • Against AL3 5JZ's recent median (£450,000)+102%

Newest record on this page: March 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
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£911,000

  • Against its 2024 sale (£918,000)-1%
  • Against AL3 5JZ's recent median (£450,000)+102%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 38 Chime Square is modelled from its 109 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 5JZ. 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

    109 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2018

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2024

  • Recent sales in AL3 5JZ

    5 sales, median £450,000 (2026–2023)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

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 (2026–2023).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 38 Chime Square, St Albans, AL3 5JZ. 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 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 164.8% 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
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 September 2028

1 year remaining

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

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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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
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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

170/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.

Nearest schools

  • Maple Primary SchoolPrimary235m
  • Alban City SchoolPrimary286m
  • Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary351m
  • Loreto CollegeSecondary603m

Nearest stops

  • Chime SquareBus stop54m
  • StonecrossBus stop274m
  • Catherine StreetBus stop280m
  • Alban City SchoolBus stop337m

Most reported crime locally

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

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How to read this page

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 38 Chime Square is modelled from its 109 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 5JZ. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 38 Chime Square. 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 38 Chime Square was lodged in September 2018 at band C and is valid until September 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 38 Chime Square. 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 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL3 5JZ, not by walking route.
Council tax band
38 Chime Square is in council tax band F. 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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