171, Cottonmill Lane
171, Cottonmill Lane
Description & Estimates
Public records show 171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,388 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 297 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans has an estimated sale value of £749,282 and an estimated rental value of £3,033 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans, AL1 lies in the borough of St. Albans, within the AL1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans would be worth £786,747, with a potential rental value of £3,185 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £696,833, with a rental value of £2,821 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans has risen by £1,188 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £111 (3.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.9%.
Plot Size
171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans occupies a 297 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 22 other houses in this postcode, 18 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 16th largest.
Energy Efficiency
171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Oct 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans last changed hands on 1st June 2020, selling for £631,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 5 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 68.6% since June 2020.
- Sold Jun 2020£631,000
- Sold Jun 2017£675,000
- Sold Apr 2013£490,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 920 metres of 171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 3A, Cloister Garth, St. Albans, AL1 2HT, a freehold house, sold at £751,000 on the 25th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in AL1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Agents in our network have reported 3 lettings within 920 metres of 171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 19, Grindcobbe, St. Albans, AL1 2ED, a freehold house let by Collinson Hall in April 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans as the 10th largest and the 33rd most expensive of the 169 addresses on Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans, AL1.
Against the AL1 postcode district average, it is £102k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mMandeville Primary School
- 900mSt Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
- 1.1kmSt Peter's School
- 1.3kmThe Marlborough Science Academy
- 1.7kmLoreto College
- 2.2kmVerulam School
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Public Transport Nearby
St Albans Abbey station is the nearest stop to 171, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans at 1.2 kilometres away.
- 1.2kmSt Albans Abbey
- 1.5kmSt Albans City
- 1.5kmPark Street
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
