Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Barley Mow Lane, St Albans, AL4 0RS
Estimated value
£451,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£290,000)+56%
- Against AL4 0RS's recent median (£599,950)-25%
Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£451,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£290,000)+56%
- Against AL4 0RS's recent median (£599,950)-25%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Barley Mow Lane is modelled from its 82 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0RS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
82 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2017
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in AL4 0RS
3 sales, median £599,950 (2025–2010)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
23 May 2013Most recent
£290,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in AL4 0RS: £599,950 (2025–2010).
Nearby sales in AL4 0RS
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 Barley Mow Lane, St Albans, AL4 0RS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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About 2 Barley Mow Lane
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Barley Mow Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 0RS). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. At 82 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (82–106 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to E, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (49 versus a worst of 28). The latest certificate (June 2017) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 63). Main heating runs on electricity.
Today's modelled estimate of £451,000 sits 55.5% above the 2013 sale of £290,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 37.5% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in May 2013.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
2 Barley Mow Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2017
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 June 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2017from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromD55toE49
Main Fuel
OilElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)
Hot water system changed
Low Energy Lighting
85%60%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Barley Mow Lane, St Albans, AL4 0RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Barley Mow Lane has no planning applications on record.
2
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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.
Crime
113/mo
Steady 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.
Nearest schools
- Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary963m
- Nicholas Breakspear Catholic SchoolSecondary981m
- Oaklands College16 plus1.5km
- Beaumont SchoolSecondary2.1km
Nearest stops
- Barley Mow LaneBus stop257m
- Sleapcross GardensBus stop718m
- Wistlea CrescentBus stop797m
- Sleapshyde LaneBus stop815m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
- Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
- Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
- Vehicle Crime143 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 2 Barley Mow Lane is modelled from its 82 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0RS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 2 Barley Mow Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Barley Mow Lane was lodged in June 2017 at band E and is valid until June 2027. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 2 Barley Mow Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 15 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0RS, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 2 Barley Mow Lane is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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