What did 25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL sell for?

25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL last sold for £240,000 in August 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £111,145 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and August 2003, 25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL rose from £111,145 to £240,000, a change of £128,855. That works out to roughly +13.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL?

25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL in?

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

Is 25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL in a safe area?

Police records around 25 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 25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL?

The closest primary school to 25 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.

What is the nearest station to 25 Francis Avenue, AL3 6BL?

The closest bus stop to 25 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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25 Francis Avenue, St Albans, AL3 6BL

2 planning records

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 25 Francis Avenue

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

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

Held since August 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.1% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Francis Avenue, St Albans, AL3 6BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Francis Avenue has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 25 Francis Avenue, St Albans, AL3 6BL

2decisions2extensions12documents

Aug 2010
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Single storey side and rear extension with rooflights and alterations to openings and decking
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
5/2010/1423
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ExtensionJan 2011Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Last sold (2003)

£240,000

Growth on file: 13.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2003Most recent
£240,000
+115.9%over 6 years
14 May 1997
£111,145

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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