What kind of home is 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE?

4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE last change hands?

4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE last sold for £860,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £460,000 in February 2010, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE?

Across 2 sales between February 2010 and July 2022, 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE rose from £460,000 to £860,000, a change of £400,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE?

The current EPC rating for 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE?

4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9YE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE use?

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

What is the council tax band for 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE?

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

Which area is 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE in?

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

Is 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE 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 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE?

The closest primary school to 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE is Skyswood Primary & Nursery School (785m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (785m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE?

The closest bus stop to 4 Cromwell Close, AL4 9YE is Portman Close, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Cromwell Close, St Albans, AL4 9YE

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Cromwell Close

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

4 Cromwell Close is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 9YE). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 129 m² it's 16.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (111 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2010–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £955,000 is 11% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£619/sq ft) was about 50.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2022 for £860,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

4 Cromwell Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from May 2009

EPC improved fromE53toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 4 Cromwell Close, St Albans, AL4 9YE

1decisions1extensions11documents

Mar 2011
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension and front porch
Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
5/2011/0171
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£955,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£860,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

4 July 2022Most recent
£860,000
+87.0%over 12 years
19 February 2010
£460,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9YE: £665,000 (2023–2011).

Nearby sales in AL4 9YE

On the street

Versus other Cromwell Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Cromwell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,667

Street avg £4,886

Strongly above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Portman Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School. 17 schools nearby.

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