What type of property is 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP?

8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP?

8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 7JP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP?

8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP located?

8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP sits in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP 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.

Which schools serve 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP?

The closest primary school to 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP is Redbourn Primary School (354m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Down Edge, AL3 7JP is Ridgedown, 184m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Down Edge, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7JP

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Down Edge

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

8 Down Edge is an end-of-terrace house in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 7JP). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Mar 2014

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Feb 2026from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE50toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%84%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Down Edge, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Down Edge 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.

8 Down Edge has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£445,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 7JP: £447,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in AL3 7JP

On the street

Versus other Down Edge homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Down Edge outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ridgedown — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Redbourn Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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