What type of property is 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR?

21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR sell for?

21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR last sold for £302,500 in January 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR?

The current EPC rating for 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR?

21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR?

21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR is in council tax band C.

Where is 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR located?

21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR?

Police records around 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR 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 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR?

The closest primary school to 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR is Oakwood Primary School (1.2km), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (418m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR?

The closest bus stop to 21 Cranbrook Drive, AL4 0SR is Ryecroft Court, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Cranbrook Drive, St Albans, AL4 0SR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Cranbrook Drive

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

21 Cranbrook Drive is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL4 0SR). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Today's modelled estimate of £400,000 is 32.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£453/sq ft) was about 87% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in January 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Cranbrook Drive, St Albans, AL4 0SR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Cranbrook Drive has no planning applications on record.

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.

21 Cranbrook Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£400,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£302,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 January 2018Most recent
£302,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0SR: £310,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in AL4 0SR

On the street

Versus other Cranbrook Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 21 Cranbrook Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,879

Street avg £4,184

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

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

Ryecroft Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. 21 schools nearby.

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