What kind of home is 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP last change hands?

13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP last sold for £520,000 in January 2018, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £88,000 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and January 2018, 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP rose from £88,000 to £520,000, a change of £432,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9EP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP use?

The latest EPC at 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is in council tax band E.

Which area is 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP in?

13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP sits in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

Is 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP 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 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

The closest primary school to 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is Sandridge School (648m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (962m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

The closest bus stop to 13 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is Village Hall, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13 Gibbons Close

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

13 Gibbons Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9EP). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 126 m² it's 20.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (105 m² median across 14 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (January 2018). Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £727,000 is 39.8% above the 2018 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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.

13 Gibbons Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD56toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 13 Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EP

1decisions1extensions14documents

Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2019
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Single storey front and rear extension, part single part two storey side extension with rooflights following demolition of garage
Extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
5/2019/1917
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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 13 Gibbons Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£727,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£520,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

3 January 2018Most recent
£520,000
+490.9%over 21 years
30 May 1996
£88,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9EP: £537,500 (2024–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Gibbons Close homes

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

On epc rating, 13 Gibbons Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,127

Street avg £4,671

Below

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Sandridge School. 17 schools nearby.

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