What kind of home is Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR?

Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR is a detached house.

When did Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR last change hands?

Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR last sold for £685,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR?

The current EPC rating for Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR?

Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (1,991 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR use?

The latest EPC at Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR?

Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in January 2016 under ref. 4/03726/15/FHA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR?

Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR in?

Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR sits in Flamstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR?

Police records around Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR 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 Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR?

The closest primary school to Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR is Flamstead Village School (345m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR?

The closest bus stop to Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, AL3 8DR is Rose and Crown PH, 77m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8DR

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

185 m²

1991 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Roquetas

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

Roquetas is a detached house in Flamstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8DR). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £914,000 is 33.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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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.

Roquetas's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Mar 2014

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Roquetas, Trowley Bottom, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8DR

1decisions1extensions8documents

Jan 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension and attached single garage to side
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
4/03726/15/FHA
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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.

Roquetas valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£914,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£685,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 April 2015Most recent
£685,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8DR: £725,000 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in AL3 8DR

On the street

Versus other Trowley Bottom homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Roquetas outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,703

Street avg £5,619

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Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 159 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

9.9 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rose and Crown PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Flamstead Village School. 3 schools nearby.

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