What type of property is 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS?

2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS last change hands?

2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS last sold for £600,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS?

The current EPC rating for 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS?

2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (1,776 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS?

2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS located?

2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS sits in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS?

Police records around 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS 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 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS?

The closest primary school to 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS is Sandridge School (700m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (947m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, AL4 9BS is Village Hall, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Northside, Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BS

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

165 m²

1776 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Northside

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

2 Northside is a four-bedroom detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9BS). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,110,000 sits 85% above the 2013 sale of £600,000. Last sold in January 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2001.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 4)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD68toC75

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2013from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromC75toB82

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Sept 2020from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Northside, Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BS

1decisions1extensions1documents

Jun 2001
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey front and rear extensions
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2001/0745
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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.

2 Northside valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 January 2013Most recent
£600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9BS: £405,000 (2019–2003).

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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

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Sandridge School. 17 schools nearby.

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