When did 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB last change hands?

45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB last sold for £385,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £215,000 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and June 2005, 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB rose from £215,000 to £385,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB 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 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB located?

45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

Police records around 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB 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 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

The closest primary school to 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB is Windermere Primary School (631m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (764m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

The closest bus stop to 45 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB is Bramley Way, 145m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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45 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB

4 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 45 Russet Drive

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45 Russet Drive is a property in St Albans (AL4 0DB). It has council tax band G.

It hasn't traded since June 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1998–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

4 applications on record at 45 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB

4decisions4extensions24documents3nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2000
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Conservatory
Extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2000/1864
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DemolitionJul 2025Decision
Garage ConversionAug 2011Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2005)

£385,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2005Most recent
£385,000
+79.1%over 7 years
28 May 1998
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0DB: £579,000 (2019–2011).

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Area

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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

Bramley Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Windermere Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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