What kind of home is 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL?

24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL?

24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL last sold for £545,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in May 2022, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2022 and July 2024, 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL rose from £500,000 to £545,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL?

The current EPC rating for 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL?

24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0QL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL use?

The latest EPC at 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL?

24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL in?

24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL sits in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL 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.

What schools are near 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL?

The closest primary school to 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (1.2km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (2.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL?

The closest bus stop to 24 Franklin Close, AL4 0QL is Roestock Lane, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Franklin Close, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0QL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Franklin Close

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

24 Franklin Close is a semi-detached house in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0QL). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2021. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Across 2022–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£575/sq ft) was about 61.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £545,000.

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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 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Sept 2021

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Franklin Close, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Franklin Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 24 Franklin Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£589,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£545,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2024Most recent
£545,000
+9.0%over 2 years
31 May 2022
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0QL: £399,450 (2021–2016).

Nearby sales in AL4 0QL

On the street

Versus other Franklin Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

24 Franklin Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,193

Street avg £4,755

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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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

0.2 km

Roestock Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 9 schools nearby.

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