What kind of home is 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR?

24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR last change hands?

24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR last sold for £625,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £116,000 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR?

Across 6 sales between July 1996 and January 2025, 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR rose from £116,000 to £625,000, a change of £509,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR?

The current EPC rating for 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR?

24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 7DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR use?

The latest EPC at 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR?

24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR 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 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR in?

24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR sits in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR?

Police records around 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR 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 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR?

The closest primary school to 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR is Redbourn Primary School (847m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR?

The closest bus stop to 24 Ben Austins, AL3 7DR is Church End, 167m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Ben Austins, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7DR

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 24 Ben Austins

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

24 Ben Austins is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 7DR). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£488/sq ft) was about 30.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2025 at £625,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 May 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromE53toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%48%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Ben Austins, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Ben Austins has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 24 Ben Austins has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£644,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£625,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

15 January 2025Most recent
£625,000
+12.6%over 7 years
2 October 2017
£555,000
+60.9%over 6 years
19 May 2011
£345,000
+64.3%over 10 years
18 June 2000
£210,000
+34.6%over 11 months
14 July 1999
£156,000
+34.5%over 3 years
1 July 1996
£116,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 7DR: £567,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in AL3 7DR

On the street

Versus other Ben Austins homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 24 Ben Austins runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,252

Street avg £4,778

On par

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Church End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Redbourn Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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