What kind of home is 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU last change hands?

2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU last sold for £960,000 in June 2025. Before that, it sold for £217,000 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 30 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and June 2025, 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU rose from £217,000 to £960,000, a change of £743,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 8LU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU in?

2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU 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.

What schools are near 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

The closest primary school to 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU is Kimpton Primary School (2.0km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Katherine Warington School (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Burton Close, AL4 8LU is The Slype, 295m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Burton Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Burton Close

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

2 Burton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LU). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

A recent sale: £960,000 in June 2025. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£691/sq ft) was about 102.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Burton Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Burton Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LU

1decisions1extensions11documents

Feb 2026
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
5/2026/0226
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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.

Price for 2 Burton Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£969,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£960,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2025Most recent
£960,000
+342.4%over 29 years
19 June 1995
£217,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LU: £850,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in AL4 8LU

On the street

Versus other Burton Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Burton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,442

Street avg £5,252

Strongly above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 140 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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Area

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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

0.3 km

The Slype — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Kimpton Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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