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17 Briar Road, St Albans, AL4 9TH

2 planning records
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
Overview

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.

At 180 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (145 m² median across 6 EPCs). Across 2011–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,292,000 is 49.4% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£446/sq ft) was about 19.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. 2 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
  • Bathrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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 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

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

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

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
  1. Jul 2011
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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  • The 20 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.

17 Briar Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£1,292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£865,000

Growth on file: 18.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 October 2015Most recent

    £865,000

    +113.6%over 4 years

  2. 25 March 2011

    £405,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9TH: £910,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Briar Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 17 Briar Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,806

Street avg £4,485

Strongly above

Floor Area

180 m²

Street avg 151 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Briar Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

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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£1.3m

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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

Woodfield Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 25 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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