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5 Bennetts Close, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PU

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Bennetts Close

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

5 Bennetts Close is a mid-terrace house in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0PU). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

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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)
Dec 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromD66toC73
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
46%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bennetts Close, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bennetts Close has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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 Bennetts Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£532,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0PU: £240,000 (2021–2001).

On the street

Versus other Bennetts Close homes

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

On floor area, 5 Bennetts Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

Below

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Bennetts Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£531k

1 Colney Heath Lane

AL4 0SY

£523k

1 Bennetts Close, Colney Heath

AL4 0PU

3 bed1 bath
£550k

1 Edison Close

AL4 0DE

£514k

1 Ardens Marsh, Sandpit Lane

AL4 0JE

2 bed1 bath
£570k

1 Crescent Gardens

AL4 0FZ

£475k

1 Ash Court, Longacres

AL4 0DJ

£609k

1 Charlotte Close

AL4 0TS

£612k

1 Chestnut Drive

AL4 0EP

3 bed
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

0.1 km

Roestock Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

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

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Bennetts Close, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.