Skip to content

9 Ardens Way, St Albans, AL4 9UW

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 9 Ardens Way

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

9 Ardens Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 9UW). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 159 m² the property is well over the postcode median (105 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £859,000 is 32.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 34.1% below the postcode norm. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017). 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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Ardens Way

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Dec 2016
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

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

From £1,360 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Ardens Way, St Albans, AL4 9UW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 9 Ardens Way, St Albans, AL4 9UW

2decisions2extensions16documents
  1. Nov 2017
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two storey rear and side extension, garage conversion and alterations to openings

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2017/2562
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision

Unlock 9 Ardens Way, St Albans, AL4 9UW's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full
  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£859,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£650,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 May 2017Most recent

    £650,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9UW: £800,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Ardens Way homes

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

9 Ardens Way is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£4,088

Street avg £7,026

Strongly below

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Ardens Way

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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.

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

Fernleys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

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

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Ardens Way, St Albans, AL4 9UW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.