Our Data Sources
5, Short Lane, St. Albans has a single entry in the Land Registry from October 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 5, Short Lane, St. Albans would be worth £489,553, with a potential rental value of £1,913 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £433,604, with a rental value of £1,694 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
5, Short Lane, St. Albans occupies a 445 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 15 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
5, Short Lane, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 May 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
5, Short Lane, St. Albans last changed hands on 7th October 2019, selling for £440,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 10.1% since October 2019.
- Sold Oct 2019£440,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 39 sales of comparable properties within 1.2 kilometres of 5, Short Lane, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 60, Oakwood Road, St. Albans, AL2 3PX, a freehold house, sold at £505,000 on the 24th September 2024.
Read more about house prices in AL2.
- Sold Sep 2024£505,000 | 3 Bed House60, Oakwood Road, St. Albans, AL2 3PX60, Oakwood Road, St. Albans, AL2 3PX
- Sold Jun 2024£475,000 | 3 Bed House12, Jordans Way, St. Albans, AL2 3SL12, Jordans Way, St. Albans, AL2 3SL
- Sold Dec 2020£420,000 | 3 Bed House11, Short Lane, St. Albans, AL2 3SE11, Short Lane, St. Albans, AL2 3SE
•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 2 lettings within 1.2 kilometres of 5, Short Lane, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 20, The Meads, St. Albans, AL2 3QJ, a freehold house let by Collinson Hall in October 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 5, Short Lane, St. Albans as the 14th largest and the 14th most expensive of the 15 addresses on Short Lane, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2.
Against the AL2 postcode district average, it is £95k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School700 m away
- Coates Way JMI and Nursery School1.8 km away
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School1.8 km away
- Parmiter's School1.4 km away
- Saint Michael's Catholic High School1.5 km away
- Future Academies Watford1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bricket Wood|1.0 km away
- How Wood (Hertfordshire)|2.1 km away
- Garston (Hertfordshire)|2.7 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
