What kind of home is 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP last sold for £625,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £667,500 in May 2010, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2010 and July 2012, 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP fell from £667,500 to £625,000, a change of £42,500. That works out to roughly -3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,082 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9RP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP use?

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

Are there any planning records for 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP has 8 planning records on file (4 approved, 1 refused), most recent in May 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP 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 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP in?

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

What is crime like near 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

Police records around 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP 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 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The closest primary school to 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is Skyswood Primary & Nursery School (104m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (452m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is Skys Wood Road Terminus, 147m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP

Extendable8 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1082 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Blackthorn Close

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

1 Blackthorn Close is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 9RP). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1082 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2011) shows a C (score 71). The latest certificate is from December 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2010–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,040,000 sits 66.4% above the 2012 sale of £625,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£578/sq ft) was about 29.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in July 2012. At 101 m² it's 15.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (119 m² median across 10 EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5

Building

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.

1 Blackthorn Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Blackthorn Close has 4 separate extension applications on the council record.

8 applications on record at 1 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP

8decisions4extensions66documents

Oct 2010
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property
Part single, part two storey side extension, insertion of sun tunnels and alterations to openings
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
5/2010/1998
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksMay 2018Decision
ConditionsJul 2013Decision

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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.

1 Blackthorn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,040,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£625,000

Growth on file: -3.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

16 July 2012Most recent
£625,000
-6.4%over 2 years
24 May 2010
£667,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9RP: £855,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in AL4 9RP

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Blackthorn Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,219

Street avg £5,722

Above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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

Skys Wood Road Terminus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School. 28 schools nearby.

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