What kind of home is 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD?

21 The Leys, AL4 9HD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD last change hands?

21 The Leys, AL4 9HD last sold for £420,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £96,000 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD?

Across 5 sales between May 1999 and July 2025, 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD rose from £96,000 to £420,000, a change of £324,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD?

The current EPC rating for 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD?

21 The Leys, AL4 9HD has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD use?

The latest EPC at 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD?

21 The Leys, AL4 9HD is in council tax band D.

Which area is 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD in?

21 The Leys, AL4 9HD sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD in a safe area?

Police records around 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD 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 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD?

The closest primary school to 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (581m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD?

The closest bus stop to 21 The Leys, AL4 9HD is Harness Way, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 The Leys, St Albans, AL4 9HD

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 The Leys

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

21 The Leys is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL4 9HD). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £420,000 — fresh data. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£650/sq ft) was about 107.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2007.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from May 2013

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

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 The Leys, St Albans, AL4 9HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 The Leys, St Albans, AL4 9HD

1decisions1extensions2documents

Flagged:Retrospective

Apr 2007
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Rear conservatory (retrospective)
RetrospectiveExtension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2007/0451
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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 21 The Leys has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£432,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£420,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2025Most recent
£420,000
+84.6%over 18 years
19 June 2007
£227,500
+21.0%over 1 year
8 September 2005
£188,000
-1.1%over 2 years
29 May 2003
£190,000
+97.9%over 3 years
31 May 1999
£96,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9HD: £375,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in AL4 9HD

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 years held, 21 The Leys runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,000

Street avg £5,366

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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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

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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