When did 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE last change hands?

1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE last sold for £244,950 in January 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,500 in March 1995, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1995 and January 2000, 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE rose from £145,500 to £244,950, a change of £99,450. That works out to roughly +11.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE?

1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE in?

1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE?

Police records around 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE 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.

What schools are near 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE?

The closest primary school to 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE is Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School (151m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Albans Girls' School (605m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Batchwood Gardens, AL3 5SE is The Ancient Briton, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Batchwood Gardens, St Albans, AL3 5SE

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Band E

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About 1 Batchwood Gardens

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1 Batchwood Gardens is a property in St Albans (AL3 5SE). It has council tax band E.

Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in January 2000. Across 1995–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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Planning history

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1 application on record at 1 Batchwood Gardens, St Albans, AL3 5SE

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Aug 2002
ExtensionFull
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Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
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1 doc on file
Reference
5/2002/1178
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Last sold (2000)

£244,950

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2000Most recent
£244,950
+68.4%over 4 years
2 March 1995
£145,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 5SE: £330,000 (2024–2001).

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Ancient Briton — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School. 28 schools nearby.

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