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23 Craiglands, St Albans, AL4 9AH

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 23 Craiglands

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

23 Craiglands is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL4 9AH). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 94 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 32 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold January 2026 for £735,000. Across 2010–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£726/sq ft) was about 89.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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 3)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromD61toC76
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Craiglands, St Albans, AL4 9AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Craiglands has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 23 Craiglands, St Albans, AL4 9AH

2decisions2extensions20documents
  1. Dec 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey side and rear extension with rooflights

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2016/3121
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 20 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2010.

Current estimate

£679,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£735,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 January 2026Most recent

    £735,000

    +104.7%over 11 years

  2. 5 June 2014

    £359,000

    +31.0%over 3 years

  3. 14 December 2010

    £274,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9AH: £445,000 (2025–2024).

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 years held, 23 Craiglands runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,819

Street avg £5,406

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Craiglands

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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

Crime

113/mo

Steady 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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FAQ

Common questions

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