Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
142c, St Albans Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LL
Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 142c
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
142c is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9LL). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2018. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include notable views.
It hasn't traded since November 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2004–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £475,000 sits 97.9% above the 2009 sale of £240,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- ConciergeYes
- 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)
Sept 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 September 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2023from Jul 2018
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 142c, St Albans Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 142c, St Albans Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LL
2decisions1extensions10documents
- Dec 2025ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2025/2288
- More recent applications — locked
- OutlineMar 2026Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£475,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 6 years.
Last sold (2009)
£240,000
Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
13 November 2009Most recent
£240,000
+26.3%over 5 years23 January 2004
£190,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9LL: £350,000 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in AL4 9LL
Flat 3, 120 St Albans Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LL
Sold Jun 2025
£350,000Flat 2, 120 St Albans Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LL
Sold Dec 2022
£400,000138a, St Albans Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LL
Sold Nov 2022
£900,000142e, St Albans Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LL
Sold Dec 2020
£235,000Flat 4, 120 St Albans Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LL
Sold Nov 2018
£262,000
Versus other St Albans Road homes
Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for 142c runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,333
Street avg £4,865
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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Crime
113/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sandringham Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School. 24 schools nearby.
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