Flat 6, Old Lyndale School, 3 Hillside Road, St Albans, AL1 3QZ is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £496,772 , which equates to approximately £462 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2021 for £470,000. Since then, the value has increased by £26,772, representing a 5.7% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £496,772 is:

  • 21.6% lower than the average property price on Hillside Road
  • 17.4% higher than the average in the AL1 3QZ postcode area
  • and 27.8% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£496,772
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£462
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 6, Old Lyndale School, 3 Hillside Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3QZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Nov 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 3QZ

2 nd / 12
Price Rank
17% higher than average
1 st / 10
Size Rank
53% bigger than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 3QZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£496,772
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
16 Apr 2021
£470,000
Leasehold
-1.1 %
15 Apr 2015
£475,000
Leasehold
+93.9 %
23 Feb 2001
£245,000
Leasehold
+14 %
17 Dec 1999
£215,000
Leasehold
+61.7 %
25 Oct 1996
£133,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £288,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2008
rooms: 3
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2004
rooms: 3
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2003
rooms: 3
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £138,500
sale date: 3 Sep 1999

Data Sources

The property at Flat 6, Old Lyndale School, 3 Hillside Road, St Albans, AL1 3QZ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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