What type of property is 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL?

1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL?

1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL last sold for £635,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,995 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and October 2013, 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL rose from £249,995 to £635,000, a change of £385,005. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL?

1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,267 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL?

1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL has 7 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in October 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL?

1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL 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 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL located?

1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL?

Police records around 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL 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 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL?

The closest primary school to 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL is Samuel Ryder Academy (648m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (648m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Church Croft, AL4 0GL is Puddingstone Drive, 322m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Church Croft, St Albans, AL4 0GL

7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1267 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Church Croft

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

1 Church Croft is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0GL). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1267 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2011) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from October 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

7 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in October 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £849,000 is 33.7% above the 2013 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

1 Church Croft's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Church Croft, St Albans, AL4 0GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 applications on record at 1 Church Croft, St Albans, AL4 0GL

7decisions3extensions33documents3nearby

Apr 2008
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Rear and side conservatory
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2008/0294
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Tree WorksOct 2022Decision
Garage ConversionJul 2017Decision

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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.

1 Church Croft has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£849,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£635,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 2013Most recent
£635,000
+154.0%over 14 years
1 March 1999
£249,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0GL: £412,000 (2023–1999).

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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

0.3 km

Puddingstone Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Samuel Ryder Academy. 27 schools nearby.

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