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1 Hopkins Crescent, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DB

Notable views3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Hopkins Crescent

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

1 Hopkins Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9DB). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £762,000 sits 99% above the 2013 sale of £383,000. On the market in November 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. 3 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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromE47toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hopkins Crescent, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 1 Hopkins Crescent.

3 applications on record at 1 Hopkins Crescent, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DB

3decisions3extensions14documents
  1. Feb 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Single storey rear and side extensions

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    5/2002/2603
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 14 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.

1 Hopkins Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£762,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£383,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2013Most recent

    £383,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9DB: £360,000 (2025–2004).

On the street

Versus other Hopkins Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Hopkins Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,796

Street avg £4,664

Below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hopkins Crescent

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

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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
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.

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

0.0 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Sandridge School. 16 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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