What type of property is 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS?

1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS?

1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS last sold for £375,000 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £179,950 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and July 2013, 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS rose from £179,950 to £375,000, a change of £195,050. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS?

1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS?

1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS located?

1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (123% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS?

The closest primary school to 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS is Skyswood Primary & Nursery School (498m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (531m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Berkley Close, AL4 9TS is Portman Close, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Berkley Close, St Albans, AL4 9TS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Berkley Close

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

1 Berkley Close is a three-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 9TS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1998–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £647,000 sits 72.5% above the 2013 sale of £375,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£430/sq ft) was about 29.3% below the postcode norm. On the market in July 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Mar 2023

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Berkley Close, St Albans, AL4 9TS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Berkley Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Berkley Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£647,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£375,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2013Most recent
£375,000
+108.4%over 15 years
30 April 1998
£179,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9TS: £452,000 (2022–1995).

Nearby sales in AL4 9TS

On the street

Versus other Berkley Close homes

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

EPC Rating for 1 Berkley Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,630

Street avg £4,850

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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

Portman Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School. 23 schools nearby.

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