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1 Central Drive, St Albans, AL4 0UU

Extendable2 planning records

Estimated value

£779,000

  • Since the 2014 sale (£490,000)+59%
  • Against AL4 0UU's recent median (£410,500)+90%

Newest record on this page: July 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£779,000

  • Against its 2014 sale (£490,000)+59%
  • Against AL4 0UU's recent median (£410,500)+90%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Central Drive is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0UU. 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

    102 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2013

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014

  • Recent sales in AL4 0UU

    5 sales, median £410,500 (2013–2009)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: April 2014Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Central Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 April 2014Most recent

    £490,000

    +38.0%over 6 years

  2. 30 October 2007

    £355,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0UU: £410,500 (2013–2009).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Central Drive, St Albans, AL4 0UU. 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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Overview

About 1 Central Drive

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

1 Central Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 0UU). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2013) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £779,000 sits 59% above the 2014 sale of £490,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£446/sq ft) was about 15.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in April 2014. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • 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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jun 2023

Current Certificate
Jun 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 9 June 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Central Drive, St Albans, AL4 0UU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 1 Central Drive, St Albans, AL4 0UU

2decisions2extensions15documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Dec 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2016/3338
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Central Drive homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Central Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,804

Street avg £4,410

Above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par
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.
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Crime

113/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Central Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oakwood Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary358m
  • Beaumont SchoolSecondary416m
  • Fleetville Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary626m
  • Verulam SchoolSecondary773m

Nearest stops

  • Central DriveBus stop135m
  • Chestnut DriveBus stop276m
  • Ashley RoadBus stop405m
  • Beechwood AveBus stop431m

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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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Central Drive is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0UU. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 1 Central 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 1 Central Drive was lodged in June 2013 at band D and expired in June 2023, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 1 Central 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 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0UU, not by walking route.
Council tax band
1 Central Drive is in council tax band E. 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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