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7 Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, AL4 0SY

Extendable3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Colney Heath Lane

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

7 Colney Heath Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 0SY). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £757,000 sits 59.4% above the 2013 sale of £475,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£450/sq ft) was about 42.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 years since the last transfer (November 2013). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD59toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, AL4 0SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, AL4 0SY

1decisions5documents3nearby
  1. May 2018
    RenovationOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Alterations to roof of existing extension and alterations to openings

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2018/0860
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£757,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.2% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£475,000

Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 November 2013Most recent

    £475,000

    +90.0%over 12 years

  2. 29 October 2001

    £249,950

    +89.4%over 2 years

  3. 22 April 1999

    £132,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0SY: £465,000 (2021–2014).

On the street

Versus other Colney Heath Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Colney Heath Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,847

Street avg £3,988

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Colney Heath Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Colney Heath Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. 27 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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