What kind of home is 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN?

1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN last change hands?

1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN last sold for £777,500 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN?

1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9PN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN?

1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN has 8 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN?

1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN in?

1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN 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 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN?

The closest primary school to 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN is Skyswood Primary & Nursery School (281m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (223m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bentsley Close, AL4 9PN is Sherwood Avenue, 174m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bentsley Close, St Albans, AL4 9PN

8 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Bentsley Close

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

1 Bentsley Close is a three-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 9PN). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

8 years since the last transfer (March 2018). 8 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £1,060,000 is 36.3% above the 2018 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

GarageYes
LandYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromF37toD60

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bentsley Close, St Albans, AL4 9PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 applications on record at 1 Bentsley Close, St Albans, AL4 9PN

8decisions3extensions100documents

Aug 2021
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Construction of outbuilding for home gym
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
5/2021/1712
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsJul 2025Decision
Demolition And RebuildApr 2025Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£1,060,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£777,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 March 2018Most recent
£777,500

Median price across the last 2 sales in AL4 9PN: £482,500 (2014–2005).

Nearby sales in AL4 9PN

On the street

Versus other Bentsley Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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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

0.2 km

Sherwood Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sandringham School. 28 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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