Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
21 Cranbrook Drive, St Albans, AL4 0SR
Estimated value
£394,000
- Since the 2018 sale (£302,500)+30%
- Against AL4 0SR's recent median (£330,000)+19%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£394,000
- Against its 2018 sale (£302,500)+30%
- Against AL4 0SR's recent median (£330,000)+19%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 21 Cranbrook Drive is modelled from its 62 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0SR. 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
62 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in AL4 0SR
5 sales, median £330,000 (2026–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | 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.
21 Cranbrook Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
5 January 2018Most recent
£302,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0SR: £330,000 (2026–2020).
Nearby sales in AL4 0SR
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 21 Cranbrook Drive, St Albans, AL4 0SR. 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
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 £394,000 is 30.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£453/sq ft) was about 84.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in January 2018, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.
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 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
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 April 2034
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
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.
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But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 114 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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
0.1 km
Ryecroft Court — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. 21 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Nicholas Breakspear Catholic SchoolSecondary418m
- Oaklands College16 plus526m
- Beaumont SchoolSecondary1.1km
- Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Ryecroft CourtBus stop109m
- Nicholas Breakspear SchoolBus stop316m
- Nicholas Breakspear School GroundsBus stop354m
- Acrewood WayBus stop422m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
- Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
- Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
- Vehicle Crime143 reports8%
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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 21 Cranbrook Drive is modelled from its 62 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0SR. 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 21 Cranbrook Drive. 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 21 Cranbrook Drive was lodged in April 2024 at band C and is valid until April 2034. 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 21 Cranbrook Drive. 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 21 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0SR, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 21 Cranbrook Drive is in council tax band C. 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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