What did 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL sell for?

1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL last sold for £295,000 in September 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £237,500 in October 2000, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2000 and September 2002, 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL rose from £237,500 to £295,000, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +12% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL have?

1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL has 4 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL?

1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL in?

1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district.

Is 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL 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 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL?

The closest primary school to 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL is Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School (312m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Albans Girls' School (515m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL is The Ancient Briton, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Francis Avenue, St Albans, AL3 6BL

4 planning records

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 1 Francis Avenue

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1 Francis Avenue is a property in St Albans (AL3 6BL). It has council tax band E.

It hasn't traded since September 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Across 2000–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Francis Avenue, St Albans, AL3 6BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

4 applications on record at 1 Francis Avenue, St Albans, AL3 6BL

4decisions3extensions15documents

Jan 2003
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Roof alterations and conversion of loft to living space
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2002/2496
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OutlineAug 2013Decision
ExtensionAug 2006Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2002)

£295,000

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2002Most recent
£295,000
+24.2%over 1 year
10 October 2000
£237,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 6BL: £715,000 (2025–2017).

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Ancient Briton — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

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