Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
17 Briar Road, St Albans, AL4 9TH
3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£1,140,000
- Since the 2026 sale (£1,200,000)-5%
- Against AL4 9TH's recent median (£910,000)+25%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
180 m²
1938 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£1,140,000
- Against its 2026 sale (£1,200,000)-5%
- Against AL4 9TH's recent median (£910,000)+25%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Briar Road is modelled from its 180 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 9TH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
180 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2025
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2026
Recent sales in AL4 9TH
5 sales, median £910,000 (2024–2013)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
17 Briar Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.
Sales timeline
27 February 2026Most recent
£1,200,000
+38.7%over 10 years13 October 2015
£865,000
+113.6%over 4 years25 March 2011
£405,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9TH: £910,000 (2024–2013).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 17 Briar Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
17 Briar Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 9TH). It has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (around 1938 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
A recent sale: £1,200,000 in February 2026. At 180 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (145 m² median across 6 EPCs). Across 2011–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£619/sq ft) was about 66.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
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
- Bathrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
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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 3)
Nov 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 November 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2015from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromD60toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
18%81%
More low energy lighting installed
Nov 2025from May 2015
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 17 Briar Road, St Albans, AL4 9TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
2 applications on record at 17 Briar Road, St Albans, AL4 9TH
2decisions2extensions20documents
Flagged:Demolition
- Jul 2011DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Two storey side and rear extension and single storey front extension following demolition of garage and sheds and alterations to openings
Extension- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2011/0996
- More recent applications — locked
- DemolitionJul 2012Decision
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Versus other Briar Road homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Years Held for 17 Briar Road lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£6,667
Street avg £4,485
Floor Area
180 m²
Street avg 151 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
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.
Crime
113/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Woodfield Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 25 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary410m
- Skyswood Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary429m
- Sandringham SchoolSecondary910m
- Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary935m
Nearest stops
- Woodfield WayBus stop89m
- Harness WayBus stop191m
- FernleysBus stop338m
- Elizabeth CourtBus stop341m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
- Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
- Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
- Vehicle Crime143 reports8%
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 17 Briar Road is modelled from its 180 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 9TH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 17 Briar Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 17 Briar Road was lodged in November 2025 at band C and is valid until November 2035. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 17 Briar Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 25 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 9TH, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 17 Briar Road is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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