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2 Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8HL

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
139 m²
1496 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Old Watling Street

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

2 Old Watling Street is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Flamstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8HL). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include a balcony, a conservatory and attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £609,000 sits 86.8% above the 2014 sale of £326,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 21.3% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (August 2014).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes
  • LandYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Old Watling Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from May 2013
EPC improved fromD65toC71
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%62%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8HL

1decisions1extensions10documents
  1. Mar 2015
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension, part two storey extension to rear of garage with first floor extension with dormer windows over garage and existing single storey extension. Front porch Canopy.

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    4/00341/15/FHA
    Full record in report

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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.

2 Old Watling Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£609,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£326,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 August 2014Most recent

    £326,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8HL: £510,000 (2020–2016).

On the street

Versus other Old Watling Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Old Watling Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,345

Street avg £3,200

Below

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Old Watling Street

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

0.4 km

Holiday Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Flamstead Village School. 3 schools nearby.

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