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12 The Leys, St Albans, AL4 9HD

1 planning record
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
Overview

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 £540,000 sits 109.7% above the 2014 sale of £257,500. 12 years since the last transfer (February 2014). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

Specifications

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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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Aug 2013
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

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
  1. Nov 2017
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome 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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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 The Leys valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£540,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£257,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 February 2014Most recent

    £257,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9HD: £420,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

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 £5,607

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 The Leys

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Harness Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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