What type of property is 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS?

1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS?

1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS last sold for £599,950 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £400,000 in October 2010, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2010 and November 2016, 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS rose from £400,000 to £599,950, a change of £199,950. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS is F with a score of 28 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS?

1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS was a refusal for mixed (ref. 5/2024/0678) in December 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS?

1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS located?

1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS 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.

Which schools serve 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS?

The closest primary school to 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (963m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (981m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barley Mow Lane, AL4 0RS is Barley Mow Lane, 257m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barley Mow Lane, St Albans, AL4 0RS

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 28

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Barley Mow Lane

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

1 Barley Mow Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 0RS). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows an F (score 28), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last sold in November 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 2010–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £726,000 is 21% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

1 Barley Mow Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

F28

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

14.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Oct 2008

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barley Mow Lane, St Albans, AL4 0RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A an annexe application was refused at 1 Barley Mow Lane in 2024.

4 applications on record at 1 Barley Mow Lane, St Albans, AL4 0RS

4decisions2extensions43documents3nearby

Jan 2002
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use of garage to osteopath clinic and store
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2001/2243
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
AnnexDec 2024Decision
AnnexMay 2022Decision

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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

£726,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£599,950

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

25 November 2016Most recent
£599,950
+50.0%over 6 years
7 October 2010
£400,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in AL4 0RS: £290,000 (2013–2013).

Nearby sales in AL4 0RS

2 Barley Mow Lane, St Albans, AL4 0RS
Sold May 2013
£290,000

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Area

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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

0.3 km

Barley Mow Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 15 schools nearby.

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