# 4 bedroom house for sale (AL1 4DN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 13 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE AL1 4DN | | Price | £1,000,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £975,000 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 13/07/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £2,240/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0330-2224-2530-2795-6271) ## Description A DISTINGUISHED and IMMACULATELY PRESENTED character residence, offering expansive and elegantly appointed living spaces. Nestled on Upper Heath Road, one of Bernards Heath’s most PRESTIGIOUS and EXCLUSIVE NO-THROUGH ROADS, this exceptional home enjoys a TRANQUIL SETTING with the added benefit of residents’ parking. This tastefully extended period residence offers over 1,500 sq ft of beautifully appointed living space, with the heart of the home being a stunning, light-filled kitchen/dining room, a truly impressive space designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Complementing the ground floor is an elegant bay-fronted lounge, an additional versatile reception room, and a stylish cloakroom, all finished to a high standard. Upstairs, the first floor presents four generously proportioned bedrooms, including a luxurious principal suite with a contemporary en-suite bathroom, alongside a spacious and well-appointed family bathroom. Outside, the property enjoys a good-sized, secluded rear garden with a desirable westerly aspect, beautifully stocked with a variety of mature plants, shrubs, and trees. Two patio areas and gated side access complete this delightful home. EPC Rating: E 52 Council Tax Band: F ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 37](/listings/photos/164494262/1563804) - Picture No. 37 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/164494262/1563805) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/164494262/1563806) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/164494262/1563807) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/164494262/1563808) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/164494262/1563809) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/164494262/1563810) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/164494262/1563811) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/164494262/1563812) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/164494262/1563813) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/164494262/1563814) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/164494262/1563815) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/164494262/1563816) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/164494262/1563817) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/164494262/1563818) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/164494262/1563819) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/164494262/1563820) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/164494262/1563821) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/164494262/1563822) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 33](/listings/photos/164494262/1563823) - Picture No. 33 ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/164494262/1563824) - Picture No. 01 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/164494262/1563825) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14792020 - **Address:** 13 Upper Heath Road, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4DN - **Certificate Issued:** 19/09/2021 - **Work Completed:** 26/08/2021 - **Items:** 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £975,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced | | 13 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £856,000 | 13/11/2018 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 39 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £525,000 | 27/03/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 5 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £710,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 14 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £498,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 7 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £738,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 2 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £1,007,250 | 23/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £585,000 | 09/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 19 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £558,120 | 09/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 26 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £1,333,000 | 02/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £605,000 | 04/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 3 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £550,000 | 18/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 12 UPPER HEATH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4DN | £580,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £699,034 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £576,000 (8 Other, AL1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +73.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St Albans). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,738/mo - **Realistic:** £1,931/mo - **Optimistic:** £2,124/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £241,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £193,100 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £7,299/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -88.3% - **10y growth:** -15.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for St Albans; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 12.5% - **10y growth (index):** 19% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)