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2 Shepherds Cottages, Gorhambury, St Albans, AL3 6AG

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Shepherds Cottages

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

2 Shepherds Cottages is a semi-detached house in Gorhambury, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 6AG). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 100), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Oct 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Nov 2009
Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2021from Jul 2018
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2021from Feb 2021
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Oct 2023from Jun 2021
EPC improved fromF29toD58
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
LPGElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Shepherds Cottages, Gorhambury, St Albans, AL3 6AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Shepherds Cottages has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Shepherds Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£751,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Shepherds Cottages

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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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.
Full St Albans report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Prae Wood Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 7 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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