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13 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
146 m²
1572 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 13 Blackthorn Close

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

13 Blackthorn Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 9RP). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 146 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £1,150,000. Across 2019–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£732/sq ft) was about 64.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 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
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jan 2019
EPC improved fromD57toC71
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
36%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 13 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP

3decisions3extensions12documents
  1. Dec 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Removal of existing detached garage and erection of single storey side extension

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    5/2001/1911
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 13 Blackthorn Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,105,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,150,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 January 2025Most recent

    £1,150,000

    +53.3%over 5 years

  2. 23 May 2019

    £750,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9RP: £706,500 (2021–2013).

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.

13 Blackthorn Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£7,877

Street avg £5,538

Strongly above

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13 Blackthorn Close

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
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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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