What type of property is 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED?

30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED?

The current EPC rating for 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED?

30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED heated?

The latest EPC at 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED?

30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED located?

30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED sits in Flamstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED in a safe area?

Police records around 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED 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 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED?

The closest primary school to 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED is Flamstead Village School (184m).

What is the nearest station to 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED?

The closest bus stop to 30b, Parsons Close, AL3 8ED is Village School, 141m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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30b, Parsons Close, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8ED

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 30b

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

30b is a semi-detached house in Flamstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8ED). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–112 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 5 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 5)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2011from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromC73toD61

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%80%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2018from Nov 2011

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Jul 2020from May 2018

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2021from Jul 2020

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30b, Parsons Close, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30b 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.

30b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£176,000

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 8ED: £180,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in AL3 8ED

On the street

Versus other Parsons Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 45 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Flamstead Village School. 1 school nearby.

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