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3 Birchmead Close, St Albans, AL3 6BS

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Birchmead Close

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

3 Birchmead Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL3 6BS). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 114 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £704,000 is 17.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£489/sq ft) was about 69.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £600,000.

Specifications

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birchmead Close, St Albans, AL3 6BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Birchmead Close 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.

Latest sale on 3 Birchmead Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£704,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 September 2023Most recent

    £600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 6BS: £445,000 (2023–2016).

On the street

Versus other Birchmead Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Birchmead Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,263

Street avg £4,149

Above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Birchmead Close

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£681k

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£758k

1 Darwin Close, Valley Road

AL3 6LH

4 bed
£913k

1 Bridge Cottage, Sandridgebury Lane, Sandridge

AL3 6JE

4 bed2 bath
£669k

1 Beaumont Hall Cottages, Redbourn Road

AL3 6RN

3 bed2 bath
£602k

1 Flint Way

AL3 6DU

3 bed1 bath
£534k

1 Gillsted Court

AL3 6BE

3 bed3 bath
£677k

1 Childwick Green, Childwickbury

AL3 6JJ

2 bed
£703k

1 Carnegie Road

AL3 6HN

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

0.1 km

Green Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Margaret Wix Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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