What type of property is 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL?

3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL last change hands?

3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL last sold for £424,950 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £65,500 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL?

Across 4 sales between September 1996 and February 2024, 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL rose from £65,500 to £424,950, a change of £359,450. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL?

3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 8TL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL?

3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL located?

3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL 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 Davys Close, AL4 8TL?

The closest primary school to 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL is Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery (248m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Davys Close, AL4 8TL is Lamer Fields, 226m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Davys Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8TL

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Davys Close

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

3 Davys Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8TL). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 96 m² it's 20.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 20 EPCs). Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £469,000 is 10.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 49.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £424,950 in February 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Davys Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Davys Close has no planning applications on record.

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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 3 Davys Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£469,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£424,950

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

15 February 2024Most recent
£424,950
+28.8%over 5 years
9 August 2018
£330,000
+65.0%over 6 years
4 January 2012
£200,000
+205.3%over 15 years
26 September 1996
£65,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8TL: £342,500 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in AL4 8TL

On the street

Versus other Davys Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Davys Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,427

Street avg £3,639

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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

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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

0.2 km

Lamer Fields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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