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7 Chiltern Road, St Albans, AL4 9SW

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
170 m²
1830 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Chiltern Road

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

7 Chiltern Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 9SW). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 170 m² the property is well over the postcode median (82 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £661,000 is 46.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 31.4% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £450,000 in August 2020.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
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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)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jun 2020
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Chiltern Road, St Albans, AL4 9SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

3 applications on record at 7 Chiltern Road, St Albans, AL4 9SW

3decisions2extensions28documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Nov 2020
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Part single, part two storey side extension with new front and rear dormer windows, single storey rear extension with rooflights, side porch canopy extension, new vehicle crossover, raised patio to rear and replacement garden wall to side and rear

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2020/2015
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AmendmentDecision
  4. PorchDecision

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  • The 28 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£661,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£450,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 August 2020Most recent

    £450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9SW: £573,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Chiltern Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 7 Chiltern Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,647

Street avg £5,526

Strongly below

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Chiltern Road

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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
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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

Sherwood Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School. 24 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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