What kind of home is 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH?

4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH last change hands?

4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH last sold for £735,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH?

The current EPC rating for 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH?

4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (1,582 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9UH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH use?

The latest EPC at 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH?

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

Which area is 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH in?

4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH?

Police records around 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH 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.

What schools are near 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH?

The closest primary school to 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (615m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beaumont School (916m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH?

The closest bus stop to 4 Buxton Close, AL4 9UH is Ardens Way, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Buxton Close, St Albans, AL4 9UH

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

147 m²

1582 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Buxton Close

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

4 Buxton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 9UH). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,028,000 is 39.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 34.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2019 for £735,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jan 2019

EPC improved fromE42toD64

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

41%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseFreeholdEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Buxton Close, St Albans, AL4 9UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Buxton Close, St Albans, AL4 9UH

1decisions1extensions10documents

Jun 2019
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension with rooflights, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, alterations to fenestration and flat roof fascia, replacement windows and cladding.
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
5/2019/1103
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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.

4 Buxton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,028,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£735,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 April 2019Most recent
£735,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9UH: £885,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in AL4 9UH

On the street

Versus other Buxton Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 4 Buxton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £5,124

On par

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 159 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

0.2 km

Ardens Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 27 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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