What kind of home is 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP?

5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP sell for?

5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP last sold for £1,300,000 in July 2025. Before that, it sold for £650,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and July 2025, 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP rose from £650,000 to £1,300,000, a change of £650,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP?

5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP has a recorded floor area of 205 m² (2,207 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 7EP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP?

5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP in?

5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP sits in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP?

Police records around 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP 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 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP?

The closest primary school to 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP is Redbourn Primary School (352m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Roundwood Park School (2.7km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Blackhorse Lane, AL3 7EP is Aysgarth Road, 230m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Blackhorse Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7EP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

205 m²

2207 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Blackhorse Lane

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

5 Blackhorse Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 7EP). It has a recorded floor area of 205 m² (around 2207 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 205 m² the property is well over the postcode median (142 m² across 11 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. A recent sale: £1,300,000 in July 2025. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,450,000 is 11.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£589/sq ft) was about 97.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

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.

5 Blackhorse Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Jul 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Sept 2014from Dec 2013

Low Energy Lighting

10%35%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

35%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Blackhorse Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Blackhorse Lane 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2012.

Current estimate

£1,450,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,300,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

1 July 2025Most recent
£1,300,000
+100.0%over 12 years
11 October 2012
£650,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 7EP: £783,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in AL3 7EP

On the street

Versus other Blackhorse Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Blackhorse Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,341

Street avg £5,793

Above

Floor Area

205 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Aysgarth Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Redbourn Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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