What type of property is 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB sell for?

47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB last sold for £735,000 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and December 2019, 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB rose from £230,000 to £735,000, a change of £505,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB have?

The current EPC rating for 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB heated?

The latest EPC at 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

47 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 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB located?

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

How safe is the area around 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

Police records around 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB show an average of 113 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

The closest primary school to 47 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.

How well connected is 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

The closest bus stop to 47 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB is Bramley Way, 145m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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47 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB

Estimated value

£865,000

Since the 2019 sale (£735,000)+18%
Against AL4 0DB's recent median (£567,500)+52%

Newest record on this page: November 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£865,000

Against its 2019 sale (£735,000)+18%
Against AL4 0DB's recent median (£567,500)+52%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 47 Russet Drive is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0DB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
102 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2021
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in AL4 0DB
5 sales, median £567,500 (2016–2009)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 47 Russet Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

18 December 2019Most recent
£735,000
+219.6%over 21 years
17 May 1998
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0DB: £567,500 (2016–2009).

Nearby sales in AL4 0DB

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 47 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 47 Russet Drive

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

47 Russet Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £865,000 is 17.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£669/sq ft) was about 150.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 102 m² it's 16.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (122 m² median across 7 EPCs). Sold December 2019 for £735,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 November 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Jul 2019

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

47 Russet Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Russet Drive homes

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

On years held, 47 Russet Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,206

Street avg £4,294

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

113/mo

Steady 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.

Nearest schools

Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary631m
Camp Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary675m
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic SchoolSecondary764m
Beaumont SchoolSecondary1.0km

Nearest stops

Bramley WayBus stop145m
Claughton CourtBus stop177m
Russet DriveBus stop231m
Camp RoadBus stop324m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
Vehicle Crime143 reports8%

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Method

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 47 Russet Drive is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0DB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 47 Russet Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 47 Russet Drive was lodged in November 2021 at band C and is valid until November 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 47 Russet Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 32 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0DB, not by walking route.
Council tax band: 47 Russet Drive is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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