What type of property is 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

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

What was the last sold price for 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP last sold for £404,500 in January 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9EP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

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

Where is 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Gibbons Close, AL4 9EP is Village Hall, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Gibbons Close

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

5 Gibbons Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9EP). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £685,000 sits 69.3% above the 2015 sale of £404,500. On the market in January 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD59toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EP

1decisions1extensions7documents

Apr 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey front and side extension and replacement roof above existing garage with rooflight
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
5/2018/0398
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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.

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

Current estimate

£685,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£404,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 January 2015Most recent
£404,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9EP: £537,500 (2024–2018).

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.

EPC Rating for 5 Gibbons Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,445

Street avg £4,748

On par

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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