What kind of home is 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH?

21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH last change hands?

21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH last sold for £450,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,500 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and January 2024, 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH rose from £80,500 to £450,000, a change of £369,500. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH?

The current EPC rating for 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH?

21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9AH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH use?

The latest EPC at 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH?

21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH in?

21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH?

Police records around 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH 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 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH?

The closest primary school to 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH is Skyswood Primary & Nursery School (557m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (786m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH?

The closest bus stop to 21 Craiglands, AL4 9AH is Blackberry Jack PH, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Craiglands, St Albans, AL4 9AH

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Craiglands

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

21 Craiglands is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL4 9AH). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£709/sq ft) was about 89.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 59 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 32 EPCs). Sold January 2024 for £450,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Craiglands, St Albans, AL4 9AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Craiglands, St Albans, AL4 9AH

1decisions1extensions9documents

Nov 2025
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension (sunroom)
Extension
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9 docs on file
Reference
5/2025/1725
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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 21 Craiglands has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£486,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

22 January 2024Most recent
£450,000
+459.0%over 26 years
6 April 1997
£80,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9AH: £507,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in AL4 9AH

On the street

Versus other Craiglands homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 21 Craiglands stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,627

Street avg £5,257

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Blackberry Jack PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School. 21 schools nearby.

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