What kind of home is 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR?

1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR sell for?

1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR last sold for £435,000 in February 2011, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £315,000 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and February 2011, 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR rose from £315,000 to £435,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR?

1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR use?

The latest EPC at 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR?

1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR in?

1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR sits in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR?

Police records around 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR show an average of 113 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR?

The closest primary school to 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR is Sandridge School (532m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Giles Close, AL4 9DR is St Leonard's Church, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Giles Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DR

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 1 Giles Close

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

1 Giles Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9DR). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in February 2011. Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £852,000 sits 95.9% above the 2011 sale of £435,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from May 2010

EPC improved fromD59toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Giles Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Giles Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 1 Giles Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DR

2decisions2extensions26documents

May 2011
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
5/2011/0535
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ExtensionJul 2011Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£852,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£435,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2011Most recent
£435,000
+38.1%over 8 years
10 July 2002
£315,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in AL4 9DR: £650,000 (2020–2020).

Nearby sales in AL4 9DR

2 Giles Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DR
Sold Nov 2020
£650,000

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Area

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Crime

113/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Leonard's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Sandridge School. 15 schools nearby.

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