Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Briar Road, St Albans, AL4 9TH
2 planning records
Estimated value
£1,157,000
- Since the 2011 sale (£640,000)+81%
- Against AL4 9TH's recent median (£920,000)+26%
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
3
Floor area
157 m²
1690 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£1,157,000
- Against its 2011 sale (£640,000)+81%
- Against AL4 9TH's recent median (£920,000)+26%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Briar Road is modelled from its 157 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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
157 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2011
Recent sales in AL4 9TH
5 sales, median £920,000 (2026–2015)
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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.
5 Briar Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
25 August 2011Most recent
£640,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9TH: £920,000 (2026–2015).
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 5 Briar Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Briar Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 9TH). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Today's modelled estimate of £1,157,000 sits 80.8% above the 2011 sale of £640,000. 15 years since the last transfer (August 2011). 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
- Bathrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Building
- 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 2)
May 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 May 2034
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 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 5 Briar Road, St Albans, AL4 9TH
2decisions2extensions9documents
Flagged:Demolition
- Nov 2003ConservatoryFullOutcome in report
Demolition of garage, two storey rear and side extension, single storey front extension and rear conservatory
ExtensionDemolition- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2003/2072
- More recent applications — locked
- Garage ConversionNov 2011Decision
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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.
On years held, 5 Briar Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,076
Street avg £4,917
Floor Area
157 m²
Street avg 155 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 5.1 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 5 Briar Road is modelled from its 157 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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. 1 sale is recorded for 5 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 5 Briar Road was lodged in May 2024 at band C and is valid until May 2034. 2 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 5 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
- 5 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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