What type of property is 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA last change hands?

7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA last sold for £310,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

The current EPC rating for 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is in council tax band E.

Where is 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA located?

7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

Police records around 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA 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 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

The closest primary school to 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is St Helen's Church of England Primary School (185m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

The closest bus stop to 7 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is St Helen's Church, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Granary Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8BA

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Granary Close

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

7 Granary Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8BA). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £540,000 sits 74.2% above the 2012 sale of £310,000. On the market in April 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromE52toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%15%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2025from Sept 2012

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

15%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Granary Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Granary Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Granary Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£540,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£310,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 April 2012Most recent
£310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8BA: £550,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in AL4 8BA

On the street

Versus other Granary Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 7 Granary Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,743

Street avg £4,343

Strongly below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed

£1.1m

1 Beech Way, Wheathampstead

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4 bed2 bath

£1.1m

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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

St Helen's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Helen's Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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