What kind of home is 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR?

4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR?

4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR last sold for £492,000 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR?

The current EPC rating for 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR?

4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 71% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 6HR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR use?

The latest EPC at 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR?

4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR in?

4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR?

Police records around 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR 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 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR?

The closest primary school to 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR is Margaret Wix Primary School (231m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Townsend Church of England School (212m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Cavan Drive, AL3 6HR is High Oaks, 56m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Cavan Drive, St Albans, AL3 6HR

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Cavan Drive

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

4 Cavan Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL3 6HR). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 149 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £630,000 is 28% above the 2020 sale price. Sold January 2020 for £492,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2019

EPC improved fromD55toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Cavan Drive, St Albans, AL3 6HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 4 Cavan Drive, St Albans, AL3 6HR

2decisions2extensions21documents

Dec 2015
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Front canopy porch, part single part two storey side and rear extensions
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
5/2015/3086
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More recent applications — locked
Garage ConversionSept 2019Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£630,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£492,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 January 2020Most recent
£492,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 6HR: £575,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in AL3 6HR

On the street

Versus other Cavan Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Cavan Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,302

Street avg £4,992

Strongly below

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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

High Oaks — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Townsend Church of England School. 22 schools nearby.

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