Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
21 Belsize Close, St Albans, AL4 9YD
1 planning record
Estimated value
£863,000
- Since the 2015 sale (£545,000)+58%
- Against AL4 9YD's recent median (£750,000)+15%
Newest record on this page: March 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
141 m²
1518 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£863,000
- Against its 2015 sale (£545,000)+58%
- Against AL4 9YD's recent median (£750,000)+15%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 21 Belsize Close is modelled from its 141 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 9YD. 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
141 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2015
Recent sales in AL4 9YD
5 sales, median £750,000 (2020–2016)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2020 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | 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.
21 Belsize Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
19 November 2015Most recent
£545,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9YD: £750,000 (2020–2016).
Nearby sales in AL4 9YD
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 21 Belsize Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
21 Belsize Close is a three-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 9YD). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
Today's modelled estimate of £863,000 sits 58.3% above the 2015 sale of £545,000. At 141 m² it's 22.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (115 m² median across 10 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). On the market in November 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.
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
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
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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)
Mar 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 March 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2019from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromD66toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low Energy Lighting
0%81%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 21 Belsize Close, St Albans, AL4 9YD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 21 Belsize Close, St Albans, AL4 9YD
1decisions1extensions12documents
- Jul 2017Garage ConversionFullOutcome in report
First floor side, single storey front and two storey rear extension with rear dormer window and rooflight following conversion of existing garage, alterations to ground floor rear opening and alterations to vehicle hardstanding to create one parking space
Extension- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2017/1444
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Versus other Belsize Close homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 21 Belsize Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,865
Street avg £4,849
Floor Area
141 m²
Street avg 121 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 4.9 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
Wilstone Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Sandringham School. 18 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Sandringham SchoolSecondary663m
- Skyswood Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary761m
- Sandridge SchoolPrimary785m
- Wheatfields Junior Mixed SchoolPrimary892m
Nearest stops
- Wilstone DriveBus stop98m
- Portman CloseBus stop231m
- Blackberry Jack PHBus stop444m
- Quantock CloseBus stop474m
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 21 Belsize Close is modelled from its 141 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 9YD. 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 21 Belsize Close. 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 21 Belsize Close was lodged in March 2019 at band C and is valid until March 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 21 Belsize Close. 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 18 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 9YD, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 21 Belsize Close is in council tax band F. 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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