What type of property is 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS?

4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS?

4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS last sold for £360,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £217,000 in October 2005, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and April 2014, 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS rose from £217,000 to £360,000, a change of £143,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS?

4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 68 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 85% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 6BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS?

4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS located?

4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS 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.

Which schools serve 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS?

The closest primary school to 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS is Margaret Wix Primary School (344m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Townsend Church of England School (684m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Birchmead Close, AL3 6BS is Green Lane, 145m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Birchmead Close, St Albans, AL3 6BS

EPC B2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 4 Birchmead Close

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

4 Birchmead Close is a two-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL3 6BS). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2024 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2005–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £692,000 sits 92.2% above the 2014 sale of £360,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 15.9% below the postcode norm. On the market in April 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Central heatingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

4 Birchmead Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.5 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD68toB83

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Birchmead Close, St Albans, AL3 6BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Birchmead Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 4 Birchmead Close, St Albans, AL3 6BS

2decisions2extensions13documents

Jun 2010
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Part two storey, part first floor side extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
5/2010/0908
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ExtensionOct 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Birchmead Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2005).

Current estimate

£692,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£360,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

2 April 2014Most recent
£360,000
+65.9%over 8 years
18 October 2005
£217,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 6BS: £507,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in AL3 6BS

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 epc rating, 4 Birchmead Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,667

Street avg £4,438

Strongly below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 12 years

On par

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Area

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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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