What kind of home is 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW?

5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW is a semi-detached house.

When did 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW last change hands?

5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW last sold for £209,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW?

5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW?

5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW in?

5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW sits in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW 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 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW?

The closest primary school to 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (206m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Richardson Place, AL4 0NW is Wistlea Crescent, 39m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Richardson Place, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0NW

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Richardson Place

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

5 Richardson Place is a semi-detached house in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0NW). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. At 64 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (78 versus a worst of 55). The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £209,000. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 31.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 17.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Apr 2014

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Jan 2020

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Richardson Place, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Richardson Place has no planning applications on record.

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2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Richardson Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£209,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2025Most recent
£209,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0NW: £320,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in AL4 0NW

On the street

Versus other Richardson Place homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Richardson Place is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,266

Street avg £4,596

Strongly below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

113/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Wistlea Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 8 schools nearby.

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