What type of property is 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is a semi-detached house.

When did 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP last change hands?

11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP last sold for £587,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The current EPC rating for 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

11 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.

Where is 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP located?

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

How safe is the area around 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

Police records around 11 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.

Which schools serve 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The closest primary school to 11 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 is the nearest station to 11 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The closest bus stop to 11 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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11 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11 Blackthorn Close

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

11 Blackthorn Close is a semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 9RP). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2012) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. On the market in May 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Today's modelled estimate of £848,000 is 44.5% above the 2013 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

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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.

11 Blackthorn Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Aug 2022

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 11 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP

1decisions1extensions9documents

Dec 2014
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Two storey front extension, single storey rear extension and relocation of existing side door and insertion of first floor side window
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
5/2014/2986
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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.

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

Current estimate

£848,000

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Last sold (2013)

£587,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 May 2013Most recent
£587,000

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.

On epc rating, 11 Blackthorn Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,195

Street avg £5,836

Below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 124 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Skys Wood Road Terminus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School. 28 schools nearby.

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