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15 Station Road, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HA

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
148 m²
1593 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 15 Station Road

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

15 Station Road is a five-bedroom detached house in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0HA). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 148 m² the property is well over the postcode median (113 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£549/sq ft) was about 105.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £875,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
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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)
Jun 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromD55toC71
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Station Road, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Station Road has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 15 Station Road, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HA

4decisions3extensions22documents3nearby
  1. Sept 2017
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 4.1m depth x 4m height x 3m in height to the eaves

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2017/2550
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutlineDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • The 22 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Latest sale on 15 Station Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£831,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£875,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 September 2024Most recent

    £875,000

    +90.2%over 7 years

  2. 29 June 2017

    £460,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0HA: £361,000 (2022–2004).

On the street

Versus other Station Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 15 Station Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,912

Street avg £3,888

Above

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Station Road

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

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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

0.0 km

Smallford Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Oaklands College. 14 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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