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1, Queen Street

AL3 4PJ

ST. ALBANS

Current

D

56

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL3 4PJ. The property offers 51mยฒ (549 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of D (56/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ814, comprising ยฃ653 for heating, ยฃ91 for hot water, and ยฃ70 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2024 for ยฃ563,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 1, Queen Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 56/100, this ST. ALBANS property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ814 are approximately ยฃ986 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 51mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the AL3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property56
Average60
-7% below
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vs ST. ALBANS

This property56
Average62
-10% below
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vs AL3

This property56
Average59
-5% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 56/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ67/year more than the ST. ALBANS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(56 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Mar 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

1, Queen Street

AL3 4PJ

ST. ALBANS

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

51.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

unknown

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Efficiency Score

56 / 100

Potential: 89

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

68 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

386 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

11 Mar 2015

none of the above

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About ST. ALBANS

ST. ALBANS is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in ST. ALBANS have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). The AL3 postcode district contains over 9200 registered properties. Like many ST. ALBANS properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ563,000

11 July 2024

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ113,000(+25.1%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ450,000

6 July 2015

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 25.1% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ653.0/yr

Save ยฃ308/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ91.0/yr

Save ยฃ26/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ70.0/yr

Save ยฃ35/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขAL3 5NL

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขAL1 1DQ

Last inspected: Sept 2019

โœ“Good

Alban City School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขAL1 3RR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Maple Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขAL1 3SW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขAL3 4SJ

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

St Peter's School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขAL1 1HL

Last inspected: Apr 2018

โœ“Good

Loreto College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขAL1 3RQ

Last inspected: May 2013

โญOutstanding

Prae Wood Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขAL3 4HZ

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime282 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

70 incidents (25%)

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Anti-social behaviour

65 incidents (23%)

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Shoplifting

38 incidents (13%)

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Theft

28 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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