What kind of home is 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU?

20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU sell for?

20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU last sold for £300,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU?

The current EPC rating for 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2023 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU?

20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9HU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU use?

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

What is the council tax band for 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU?

20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU in?

20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU?

Police records around 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU 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 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU?

The closest primary school to 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU is Skyswood Primary & Nursery School (524m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (911m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU?

The closest bus stop to 20 Cheriton Close, AL4 9HU is Ripon Way, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Cheriton Close, St Albans, AL4 9HU

Solar panelsExtendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Cheriton Close

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

20 Cheriton Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 9HU). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £484,000 sits 61.3% above the 2024 sale of £300,000. Sold July 2024 for £300,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Solar panelsYes
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Feb 2023

EPC improved fromE47toC73

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Cheriton Close, St Albans, AL4 9HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Cheriton Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£484,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 July 2024Most recent
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9HU: £425,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in AL4 9HU

On the street

Versus other Cheriton Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Cheriton Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,545

Street avg £5,477

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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

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

Ripon Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School. 24 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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