What kind of home is 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX?

19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX is a detached house.

What did 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX sell for?

19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX last sold for £1,015,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX?

The current EPC rating for 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX is B with a score of 86 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX?

19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (1,873 sq ft). That makes it about 57% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0FX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX use?

The latest EPC at 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX?

The most recent planning decision at 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX was a refusal for a loft conversion (ref. 5/2025/1267) in September 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX in?

19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX in a safe area?

Police records around 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX 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.

What schools are near 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX?

The closest primary school to 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX is Oakwood Primary School (461m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beaumont School (235m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX?

The closest bus stop to 19 Bronte Close, AL4 0FX is Oakwood Drive, 201m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Bronte Close, St Albans, AL4 0FX

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Property type

Detached

Floor area

174 m²

1873 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 86

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Bronte Close

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

19 Bronte Close is a detached house in St Albans (AL4 0FX). It has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (around 1873 sq ft). The latest certificate (September 2019) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

At 174 m² the property is well over the postcode median (111 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £1,158,000 is 14.1% above the 2019 sale price. Sold October 2019 for £1,015,000.

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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.

EPC Rating

B86

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Bronte Close, St Albans, AL4 0FX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 19 Bronte Close in 2025.

2 applications on record at 19 Bronte Close, St Albans, AL4 0FX

2decisions2extensions24documents3nearby

Sept 2025
Loft Conversion
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Construction of front porch, single storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage, loft conversion including rear dormer and 5no. front rooflights
ExtensionPorch
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
5/2025/1267
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Loft ConversionNov 2025Decision

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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.

19 Bronte Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,158,000

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Last sold (2019)

£1,015,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 October 2019Most recent
£1,015,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0FX: £855,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in AL4 0FX

On the street

Versus other Bronte Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

19 Bronte Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,833

Street avg £6,440

Below

Floor Area

174 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 5 years

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Oakwood Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Beaumont School. 30 schools nearby.

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