What kind of home is 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX?

4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX?

4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX last sold for £754,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £290,100 in February 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX?

Across 3 sales between February 2000 and December 2020, 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX rose from £290,100 to £754,000, a change of £463,900. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX have?

The current EPC rating for 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX?

4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 7JX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX use?

The latest EPC at 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX?

4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX 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 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX in?

4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX sits in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX?

Police records around 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX 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 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX?

The closest primary school to 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX is Redbourn Primary School (709m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Roundwood Park School (2.7km).

What transport links are near 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX?

The closest bus stop to 4b, Crown Street, AL3 7JX is Lamb Lane, 149m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4b, Crown Street, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7JX

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4b

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

4b is a detached house in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 7JX). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 148 m² the property is well over the postcode median (113 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£473/sq ft) was about 66.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £754,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

36%68%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4b, Crown Street, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 4b, Crown Street, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7JX

2decisions2extensions26documents

Mar 2017
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension with installation of roof lantern
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
5/2017/0120
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Loft ConversionAug 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£796,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£754,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2020Most recent
£754,000
+166.9%over 19 years
30 January 2001
£282,500
-2.6%over 11 months
21 February 2000
£290,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 7JX: £635,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in AL3 7JX

On the street

Versus other Crown Street homes

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

On epc rating, 4b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,095

Street avg £4,612

On par

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 127 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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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

Lamb Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Redbourn Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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