Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
51 Church Street, St Albans, AL3 5NG
6 sales on record10 planning records
Estimated value
£824,000
- Since the 2026 sale (£870,350)-5%
- Against AL3 5NG's recent median (£620,000)+33%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£824,000
- Against its 2026 sale (£870,350)-5%
- Against AL3 5NG's recent median (£620,000)+33%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 51 Church Street is modelled from its 103 m² EPC floor area, its 6 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 5NG. 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
103 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2026
Sales of this home
6 sales recorded, the latest in 2026
Recent sales in AL3 5NG
5 sales, median £620,000 (2025–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 10 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
51 Church Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.
Sales timeline
20 April 2026Most recent
£870,350
+54.0%over 10 years21 May 2015
£565,000
+85.2%over 4 years21 January 2011
£305,000
+10.5%over 4 years11 October 2006
£276,000
+22.1%over 3 years29 September 2003
£226,000
+29.1%over 2 years25 October 2000
£175,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 5NG: £620,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in AL3 5NG
What this page doesn't show
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- 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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About 51 Church Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
51 Church Street is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL3 5NG). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Period features are noted in the property record.
At 103 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £870,350 — fresh data. 10 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£785/sq ft) was about 96% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
51 Church Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 11 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2014from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromE51toD67
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
GoodPoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
25%79%
More low energy lighting installed
Jul 2014from Jul 2014
Heating Controls
Full ControlProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Feb 2026from Jul 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
73%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 51 Church Street, St Albans, AL3 5NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
51 Church Street has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
10 applications on record at 51 Church Street, St Albans, AL3 5NG
10decisions7extensions96documents4nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
- Jun 2012Loft ConversionOutcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Loft conversion and insertion of rear rooflights
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2012/1271
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionOct 2023Decision
- ExtensionAug 2019Decision
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Versus other Church Street homes
Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 51 Church Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£8,450
Street avg £6,459
Floor Area
103 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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
170/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Catherine Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School. 34 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary198m
- Alban City SchoolPrimary307m
- Maple Primary SchoolPrimary376m
- Loreto CollegeSecondary692m
Nearest stops
- Catherine StreetBus stop120m
- Chime SquareBus stop230m
- St Peter's StreetBus stop299m
- Alban City SchoolBus stop366m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences776 reports30%
- Anti-social Behaviour568 reports22%
- Shoplifting208 reports8%
- Other Theft193 reports8%
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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 51 Church Street is modelled from its 103 m² EPC floor area, its 6 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 5NG. 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. 6 sales are recorded for 51 Church Street. 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 51 Church Street was lodged in February 2026 at band D and is valid until February 2036. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 10 applications are matched to 51 Church Street. 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 5NG, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 51 Church Street is in council tax band D. 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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