What type of property is 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD?

1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD?

1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD last sold for £645,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £199,950 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1998 and August 2016, 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD rose from £199,950 to £645,000, a change of £445,050. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD?

1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0AD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD?

1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD located?

1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD?

Police records around 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (123% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD?

The closest primary school to 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD is Windermere Primary School (307m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (756m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chivenor Place, AL4 0AD is Camp Road, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

1 Chivenor Place, St Albans, AL4 0AD

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Chivenor Place

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

1 Chivenor Place is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0AD). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £843,000 is 30.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£461/sq ft) was about 30.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. At 130 m² it's 26.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (177 m² median across 4 EPCs).

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
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Chivenor Place

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £1,095 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chivenor Place, St Albans, AL4 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Chivenor Place, St Albans, AL4 0AD

2decisions1extensions14documents3nearby

Jun 2017
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Cedar T1 in front garden - Clean out crown, lift crown to up to 7m above ground level, thin by 10%, shorten branches facing house to leave balanced conical shape. Reduce height by up to 7m to enhance natural form. Reasons also include improved light penet
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
TP/2017/0225
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Garage ConversionJun 2021Decision

Unlock 1 Chivenor Place, St Albans, AL4 0AD's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Chivenor Place has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£843,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2016)

£645,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2016Most recent
£645,000
+76.7%over 12 years
6 May 2004
£365,000
+82.5%over 5 years
7 May 1998
£199,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0AD: £950,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in AL4 0AD

On the street

Versus other Chivenor Place homes

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

Floor Area for 1 Chivenor Place lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,962

Street avg £6,227

Below

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 170 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Chivenor Place

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£849k

1 Boissy Close, Colney Heath Lane

AL4 0UE

4 bed3 bath

£849k

1 Church Croft

AL4 0GL

4 bed

£948k

1 Cranwell Close

AL4 0SH

4 bed2 bath

£726k

1 Coopers Gate, Colney Heath

AL4 0ND

4 bed

£733k

1 Central Drive

AL4 0UU

3 bed1 bath

£726k

1 Barley Mow Lane

AL4 0RS

3 bed3 bath

£1.0m

1 Bell View

AL4 0SQ

5 bed3 bath

£612k

1 Chestnut Drive

AL4 0EP

3 bed

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.

Full St Albans report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Camp Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Windermere Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Chivenor Place, St Albans, AL4 0AD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.