What kind of home is 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH?

12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH is a detached house.

What did 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH sell for?

12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH last sold for £244,000 in October 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £179,000 in May 1999, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1999 and October 2001, 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH rose from £179,000 to £244,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +13.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH?

12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft). That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 6LH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH use?

The latest EPC at 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH?

The most recent planning decision at 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH was a refusal for extension (ref. 5/2021/2989) in December 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH?

12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH in?

12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH?

Police records around 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH?

The closest primary school to 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH is Bernards Heath Junior School (552m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Albans Girls' School (210m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH?

The closest bus stop to 12 Darwin Close, AL3 6LH is Firbank Road, 250m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Darwin Close, Valley Road, St Albans, AL3 6LH

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Darwin Close

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

12 Darwin Close is a detached house in St Albans (AL3 6LH). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since October 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £787,000 sits 222.5% above the 2001 sale of £244,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 41.2% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 3 refused.

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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.

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Current Certificate

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 June 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Darwin Close, Valley Road, St Albans, AL3 6LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A an extension application was refused at 12 Darwin Close in 2021.

4 applications on record at 12 Darwin Close, Valley Road, St Albans, AL3 6LH

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Flagged:Demolition

Jul 2021
ConservatoryOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Removal of existing conservatory and replace with a brick and tiled roof of similar size and colour to existing detached dwelling house
Extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
5/2021/1400
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Garage ConversionMay 2022Decision
ConservatoryDec 2021Decision

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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.

12 Darwin Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£787,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£244,000

Growth on file: 13.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2001Most recent
£244,000
+36.3%over 2 years
23 May 1999
£179,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 6LH: £881,000 (2025–2016).

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Versus other Darwin Close homes

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

On price per m², 12 Darwin Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,103

Street avg £5,853

Strongly below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Firbank Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Albans Girls' School. 28 schools nearby.

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