What kind of home is 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP?

3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP last change hands?

3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP last sold for £689,000 in January 2023, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £690,000 in August 2016, so prices have been flat over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP?

Across 2 sales between August 2016 and January 2023, 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP fell from £690,000 to £689,000, a change of £1,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP?

3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP use?

The latest EPC at 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP was a refusal for an application (ref. 5/2025/2281) in February 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP?

3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP in?

3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP sits in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP show an average of 113 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP?

The closest primary school to 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (1.9km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oaklands College (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Jove Gardens, AL4 0LP is Jove Gardens, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Jove Gardens, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0LP

EPC B2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band E

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Overview

About 3 Jove Gardens

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

3 Jove Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0LP). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft) and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2016) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95). The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £689,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

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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.

3 Jove Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Aug 2026

Current Certificate

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 August 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Jove Gardens, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 3 Jove Gardens was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 3 Jove Gardens, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0LP

2decisions14documents2nearby

Feb 2026
Outline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Garden office and garden storage at the back of the property in the garden with decking
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
5/2025/2281
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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.

Current estimate

£696,000

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Last sold (2023)

£689,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 January 2023Most recent
£689,000
25 August 2016
£690,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0LP: £800,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in AL4 0LP

On the street

Versus other Jove Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Jove Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,044

Street avg £5,531

Strongly above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 132 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Above

Years Held

4 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

113/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Jove Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Oaklands College. 13 schools nearby.

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