Property profile

2 Blenkin Close

Map showing 2, Blenkin Close, St. Albans

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£350,000

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold16 Oct 2024
£398,000Change since last sale: −£48,000 (−12%)
Annualised change
−6.4% per yearSt Albans annualised change (other) since 2024: +2.1% per yearThis property underperformed the market
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area74 m² / 797 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection10 Jun 2014

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Oct 2024£398,000+0%
16 Oct 2023£398,000+3422%
09 Jan 2023£11,300-97%
17 Jan 2020£335,000+10%
26 Sept 2014£305,000+49%
07 Apr 2010£204,950+86%
18 Jan 2002£109,950-

Local market

Property prices in Batchwood

Median price: £670,000
Price per sq ft: £656
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £583K – £816K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £656 per square foot) in Batchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £345,000 up to £2,215,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Batchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£850,000£609
Semi-Detached23£650,000£597
Terraced32£641,400£674
Flats1£345,000£543

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Batchwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batchwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£810,000£287,500£555,000£474,000
2017£773,000£263,475£525,000£451,250
2018£790,000£364,000£587,500£495,000
2019£800,000£647,500£625,000£555,000
2020£787,750£350,000£600,000£570,000
2021£835,000£380,000£695,000£605,000
2022£792,500£414,000£650,000£600,000
2023£1,099,250£287,250£655,000£615,000
2024£1,355,000£441,500£702,500£678,250
2025£1,055,000£368,750£690,000£630,500
2026£819,500£345,000£715,000£635,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batchwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batchwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465£466£536£515
2017£645£476£515£574
2018£523£537£514£558
2019£636£560£511£598
2020£570£544£522£582
2021£558£538£604£656
2022£624£555£599£697
2023£673£514£629£685
2024£674£479£625£712
2025£704£581£614£706
2026£608£543£616£668
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batchwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Batchwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL3 6EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL3 6EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202654, Lawrance Road, St Albans, AL3 6EASemi-DetachedFreehold£754,000
05 Jun 202538, Woollam Crescent, St Albans, AL3 6EHTerracedFreehold£570,000
06 Jul 20264, Maple Avenue, St Albans, AL3 6EQDetachedFreehold£597,000
23 Apr 20255, Henderson Close, St Albans, AL3 6DYTerracedFreehold£640,000
16 Dec 202519, Flint Way, St Albans, AL3 6DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
4 Blenkin Close, St. AlbansLeasehold76 m²£380,000 (2024)
14, Blenkin Close, St. AlbansLeasehold74 m²£357,499 (2019)
18 Blenkin Close, St. Albans-146 m²-

Area insights for AL3 6EB

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Overview

Postcode AL3 6EB is located in an urban city, within the Batchwood area of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Townsend & New Greens area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Townsend & New Greens is £73,404 per year. The median sale price in Batchwood is £670,000 (around £656 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £582,500 and £815,500. The nearest station is St Albans City, about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Townsend & New Greens has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,107 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Townsend & New Greens has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Townsend & New Greens is £73,404 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL3 6EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Townsend & New Greens near AL3 6EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Albans City located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
5,721.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.42(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.67(+122%)
Shoplifting
11.81(+73%)
Public order
5.13(0%)
Burglary
4.11(+48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
68.26%
Bangladeshi
23
6.89%
Pakistani
23
6.89%
Arab
11
3.29%
Other White
9
2.69%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
41.54%
No qualifications
38
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.6%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
40.48%
Owns outright
41
32.54%
Social rents from council
23
18.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.76%
Other social rented
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Schools

In the AL3 6EB postcode area, located within Townsend & New Greens, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for AL3 6EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMargaret Wix Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryTownsend Church of England SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBatchwood SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of AL3 6EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL3 6EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHigh Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLifestyle Express101 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5JAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express