What type of property is 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX?

6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX?

6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX last sold for £736,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £105,000 in September 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1995 and April 2021, 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX rose from £105,000 to £736,000, a change of £631,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX?

The current EPC rating for 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX?

6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 7HX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX?

6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX located?

6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX sits in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX?

Police records around 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX 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.

Which schools serve 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX?

The closest primary school to 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX is Redbourn Primary School (468m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX?

The closest bus stop to 6 Brache Close, AL3 7HX is Wheatlock Mead, 76m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Brache Close, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7HX

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Brache Close

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

6 Brache Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 7HX). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 157 m² it's 19.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (131 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 1995–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £833,000 is 13.2% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£436/sq ft) was about 57.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold April 2021 for £736,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageSingle

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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.

6 Brache Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from May 2009

Low Energy Lighting

13%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Brache Close, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 6 Brache Close, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7HX

2decisions1extensions4documents

Apr 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
First floor side and rear extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2005/0599
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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.

6 Brache Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£833,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£736,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

13 April 2021Most recent
£736,000
+63.6%over 11 years
13 August 2009
£449,995
+328.6%over 13 years
7 September 1995
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 7HX: £760,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in AL3 7HX

On the street

Versus other Brache Close homes

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

6 Brache Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£4,688

Street avg £5,295

Below

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wheatlock Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Redbourn Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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