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291 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0DH

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
200 m²
2153 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 291 Hatfield Road

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

291 Hatfield Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 200 m² (around 2153 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 200 m² the property is well over the postcode median (112 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,227,000 is 27.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£447/sq ft) was about 42.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2019 for £962,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

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

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromF35toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 291 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 291 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0DH

1decisions1extensions9documents3nearby
  1. Feb 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Part single, part two storey front extension, part single and part two storey side and rear extension with roof lights, garage conversion and loft conversion with roof lights

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2015/3480
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

291 Hatfield Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.5% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£962,000

Growth on file: 14.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 May 2019Most recent

    £962,000

    +64.4%over 3 years

  2. 10 September 2015

    £585,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0DH: £905,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Hatfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 291 Hatfield Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,810

Street avg £5,133

On par

Floor Area

200 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 291 Hatfield Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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.
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

Ashley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Beaumont School. 30 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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