What type of property is 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE?

3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE last change hands?

3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE last sold for £562,500 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £218,000 in March 2000, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2000 and June 2016, 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE rose from £218,000 to £562,500, a change of £344,500. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE?

3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 8RE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE?

3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE located?

3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE 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 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE?

The closest primary school to 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE is St Helen's Church of England Primary School (569m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Garden Court, AL4 8RE is Rose Lane, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Garden Court, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8RE

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Garden Court

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

3 Garden Court is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8RE). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 143 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (121 m² median across 12 EPCs). On the market in June 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £783,000 is 39.2% above the 2016 sale price.

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 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromE50toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

39%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Garden Court, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8RE, 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 3 Garden Court, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8RE

2decisions2extensions10documents

Flagged:Demolition

Aug 2003
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear conservatory
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2003/1197
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More recent applications — locked
DemolitionMay 2017Decision

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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.

3 Garden Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£783,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£562,500

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2016Most recent
£562,500
+158.0%over 16 years
26 March 2000
£218,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8RE: £780,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in AL4 8RE

On the street

Versus other Garden Court homes

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

3 Garden Court outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,934

Street avg £5,024

Below

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Rose Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Helen's Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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