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38 Beech Crescent, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8TD

Notable views3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
120 m²
1292 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About 38 Beech Crescent

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

38 Beech Crescent is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8TD). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory.

At 120 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £480,000 is 31.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£283/sq ft) was about 51% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Notable viewsYes
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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)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from May 2016
EPC improved fromD60toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Beech Crescent, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 38 Beech Crescent, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8TD

2decisions1extensions15documents
  1. Feb 2018
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights, single storey rear extension

    Extension
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2018/0108
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutlineDecision

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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.

Latest sale on 38 Beech Crescent was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£480,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£364,950

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 July 2017Most recent

    £364,950

    +329.4%over 17 years

  2. 10 October 1999

    £85,000

    +66.7%over 3 years

  3. 18 June 1996

    £51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8TD: £218,000 (2019–2013).

On the street

Versus other Beech Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 38 Beech Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 Beech Crescent

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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

Vale Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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