Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
12 The Leys, St Albans, AL4 9HD
1 planning record
Estimated value
£537,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£257,500)+109%
- Against AL4 9HD's recent median (£420,000)+28%
Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£537,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£257,500)+109%
- Against AL4 9HD's recent median (£420,000)+28%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 12 The Leys is modelled from its 89 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 9HD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
89 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2025
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in AL4 9HD
5 sales, median £420,000 (2025–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
12 The Leys valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
17 February 2014Most recent
£257,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9HD: £420,000 (2025–2024).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 12 The Leys
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
12 The Leys is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL4 9HD). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
At 89 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £537,000 sits 108.5% above the 2014 sale of £257,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 15.7% below the postcode norm. 12 years since the last transfer (February 2014). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.
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
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- DrivewayYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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)
Feb 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 February 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2025from Aug 2013
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 12 The Leys, St Albans, AL4 9HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 12 The Leys, St Albans, AL4 9HD
1decisions1extensions10documents
Flagged:Retrospective
- Nov 2017Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer window and installation of rooflights (retrospective)
RetrospectiveExtension- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2017/2367
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Versus other The Leys homes
Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 12 The Leys stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,893
Street avg £5,675
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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.
Crime
113/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Harness Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 25 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary581m
- Skyswood Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary593m
- Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary941m
- Sandringham SchoolSecondary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Harness WayBus stop74m
- Elizabeth CourtBus stop171m
- Woodfield WayBus stop260m
- Stanton CloseBus stop275m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
- Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
- Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
- Vehicle Crime143 reports8%
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 12 The Leys is modelled from its 89 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 9HD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 12 The Leys. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 12 The Leys was lodged in February 2025 at band C and is valid until February 2035. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 12 The Leys. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 25 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 9HD, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 12 The Leys is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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