What type of property is 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU?

324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU last change hands?

324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU last sold for £960,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £635,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and May 2017, 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU rose from £635,000 to £960,000, a change of £325,000. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU?

The current EPC rating for 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in November 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU?

324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (1,905 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0DU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU heated?

The latest EPC at 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU?

The most recent planning decision at 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU was a refusal for an application (ref. 5/2021/1988) in September 2021. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU?

324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU located?

324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU?

Police records around 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU 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 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU?

The closest primary school to 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU is Oakwood Primary School (591m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beaumont School (415m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU?

The closest bus stop to 324 Hatfield Road, AL4 0DU is Oakwood Drive, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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324 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0DU

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

177 m²

1905 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 324 Hatfield Road

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

324 Hatfield Road is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0DU). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 177 m² it's 25.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (142 m² median across 36 EPCs). Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,322,000 is 37.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£504/sq ft) was about 55.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageIntegral

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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.

324 Hatfield Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2016

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from May 2012

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

20%84%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 324 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 324 Hatfield Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

3 applications on record at 324 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0DU

3decisions2extensions20documents3nearby

Jan 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
First floor side extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
5/2012/2859
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
OutlineSept 2021Decision
ExtensionJan 2013Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£960,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 May 2017Most recent
£960,000
+51.2%over 4 years
3 October 2012
£635,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0DU: £1,265,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in AL4 0DU

On the street

Versus other Hatfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 324 Hatfield Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,424

Street avg £5,412

On par

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

9.8 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Oakwood Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Beaumont School. 31 schools nearby.

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