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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
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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 £938,000 is 44.3% 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
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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 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

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Dec 2016
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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

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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

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  • The 16 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.
Current estimate

£938,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 · from £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.

Crime

113/mo

Steady 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.

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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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