What type of property is Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA?

Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA is a detached house.

What energy rating does Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA have?

The current EPC rating for Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA?

Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA heated?

The latest EPC at Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA?

The only planning records linked to Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA?

Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA 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 Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA located?

Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA sits in Flamstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA?

Police records around Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA 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 Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA?

The closest primary school to Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA is Flamstead Village School (507m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA?

The closest bus stop to Westview Cottage, River Hill, AL3 8DA is The Three Blackbirds PH, 152m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Westview Cottage, River Hill, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8DA

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Westview Cottage

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

Westview Cottage is a detached house in Flamstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8DA). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

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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)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromF34toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%74%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Westview Cottage, River Hill, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Westview Cottage, River Hill, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8DA

1decisions2documents

Jan 2011
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Fell holly and ash trees
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
4/02099/10/TCA
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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.

Westview Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£575,000

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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 4 sales in AL3 8DA: £262,500 (2018–1997).

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Three Blackbirds PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Flamstead Village School. 2 schools nearby.

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