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3 St Helier Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LG

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
183 m²
1970 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 St Helier Road

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

3 St Helier Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9LG). It has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (around 1970 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in February 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 183 m² the property is well over the postcode median (127 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,128,000 sits 143.9% above the 2007 sale of £462,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 45.9% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
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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)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jun 2012
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
13%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 St Helier Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 3 St Helier Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LG

2decisions2extensions5documents
  1. Jul 2003
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Two storey side and rear and single storey rear extension, front porch and detached double garage

    Extension
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2003/1115
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£1,128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£462,500

Growth on file: 10.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 February 2007Most recent

    £462,500

    +185.5%over 10 years
  2. 29 November 1996

    £162,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9LG: £725,000 (2022–2012).

On the street

Versus other St Helier Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 St Helier Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,527

Street avg £5,455

Strongly below

Floor Area

183 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 St Helier Road

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

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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
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

0.2 km

Reynolds Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Wheatfields Junior Mixed School. 23 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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