What kind of home is 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP last change hands?

20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP last sold for £510,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

The current EPC rating for 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9EP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP use?

The latest EPC at 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

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

Which area is 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP in?

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

Is 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP 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.

What schools are near 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

The closest bus stop to 20 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is Village Hall, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Gibbons Close

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

20 Gibbons Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9EP). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 140 m² the property is well over the postcode median (101 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £758,000 is 48.6% above the 2018 sale price. Sold July 2018 for £510,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

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.

20 Gibbons Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 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.

2 applications on record at 20 Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EP

2decisions1extensions16documents

Flagged:Demolition

Jan 2019
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Replacement of flat roof to existing single storey front with pitched roof, alterations to openings and new first floor side window following demolition of rear conservatory
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
5/2018/2994
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RenovationSept 2023Decision

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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.

20 Gibbons Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£758,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£510,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 July 2018Most recent
£510,000

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

Nearby sales in AL4 9EP

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.

20 Gibbons Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,643

Street avg £4,815

Strongly below

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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

0.6 km

Sandridge School. 17 schools nearby.

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