Sold STC Semi-detached

11 TINGEYS CLOSE

ST ALBANS, REDBOURN, HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 7HE

1 beds 1 baths 506 sq ft Listed 7 Apr 2025 (-428d)

£325,000

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# 1 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (AL3 7HE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 11 TINGEYS CLOSE, ST ALBANS, REDBOURN, HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 7HE |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 47 m² |
| Last sold | £320,000 Sep 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £629/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,523

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2955-9470-2225-5855)

## Description

This excellent semi-detached bungalow is well located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and within easy reach of village amenities.

The property has attractive gardens to both front and rear and offers spacious accommodation.  A light and welcoming hallway leads through to the living room, which is a good size and has a fireplace with gas fire installed.   The modern kitchen/diner overlooks the rear garden and is fully fitted with a good range of eye and base level units with space for appliances.  The double bedroom also overlooks the garden and is served by a shower room with disabled shower installed for easy access.

Outside the front garden is well-maintained with lawned areas, flower beds and a pathway with handrail which also leads around the side of the house to access the rear of the property.  The rear garden is a good size and is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, a timber storage shed and patio seating area.

Tingeys Close is a quiet cul-de-sac a short walk from the village Common.  Situated within Redbourn, a popular Hertfordshire village, with excellent local amenities, yet within close proximity to the larger towns of Harpenden and St Albans which both offer a fast and efficient rail service into London St Pancras. The M1 and London Luton airport are both within easy reach.

Buyers Information:

In compliance with the UK's Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers at the point of an offer being accepted and use a third party, Identity Verification System to do so. There is a nominal charge of £48 (per person) including VAT for this service. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions section of our website.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/160343189/646966) - Front
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/160343189/646967) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160343189/646968) - Kitchen
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/160343189/646972) - Garden
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/160343189/646974) - Living Room
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/160343189/646976) - Hallway
- ![Entrance](/listings/photos/160343189/646978) - Entrance
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/160343189/646980) - Bedroom
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/160343189/646982) - Shower Room
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/160343189/646986) - Garden
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/160343189/646989) - Rear
- ![Front Garden](/listings/photos/160343189/646990) - Front Garden

## Floorplans

- ![11tingeyscloseredbournweb](/listings/photos/160343189/646993) - 11tingeyscloseredbournweb

## EPC Graphs

- ![epcgraph](/listings/photos/160343189/646997) - epcgraph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3541270
- **Address:** 11 Tingeys Close, Redbourn, AL3 7HE
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/03/2006
- **Work Completed:** 22/02/2006
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 TINGEYS CLOSE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HE | £320,000 | 04/09/2025 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 NICHOLLS CLOSE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HZ | £380,000 | 18/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 77 LYBURY LANE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7JA | £587,500 | 06/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 WHEATLOCK MEAD, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HS | £673,000 | 22/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 86 DOWN EDGE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7JR | £485,000 | 01/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] FIRST FLOOR, 21 TINGEYS CLOSE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HE | £265,000 | 06/04/2023 | Flat |
| 23 WHEATLOCK MEAD, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HS | £580,000 | 16/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 NICHOLLS CLOSE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HZ | £620,000 | 15/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BRACHE CLOSE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HX | £760,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 35 LONG CUTT, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EX | £667,100 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| ALDER HOUSE CROUCH HALL LANE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EQ | £925,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 LONG CUTT, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EX | £555,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| LAUREL HOUSE CROUCH HALL LANE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EQ | £925,000 | 23/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 LONG CUTT, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EX | £415,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 LONG CUTT, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EX | £805,000 | 20/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 21 SNATCHUP, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HD | £550,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 40 LORDS MEADOW, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BX | £552,000 | 16/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £265,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £631,973 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £687,026 (19 Semi-detached, AL3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -52.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St Albans). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,727/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,919/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,111/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £239,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £191,900

*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:** £6,915/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 9.4%
- **10y growth:** 32.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for St Albans; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 25.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

47 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£320,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£6,915/m²

Local average

£687,026 (-52.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,059 of 33,755)

Street crime

33 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Rarely available one bedroom bungalow
Close to Redbourn Common
Walking distance to amenities
Living room with gas fire
Modern fitted kitchen/diner
Accessible shower room
Double bedroom
Gardens to front and rear

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Accessibility: Level access
Parking: On street
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

This excellent semi-detached bungalow is well located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and within easy reach of village amenities.

The property has attractive gardens to both front and rear and offers spacious accommodation. A light and welcoming hallway leads through to the living room, which is a good size and has a fireplace with gas fire installed. The modern kitchen/diner overlooks the rear garden and is fully fitted with a good range of eye and base level units with space for appliances. The double bedroom also overlooks the garden and is served by a shower room with disabled shower installed for easy access.

Outside the front garden is well-maintained with lawned areas, flower beds and a pathway with handrail which also leads around the side of the house to access the rear of the property. The rear garden is a good size and is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, a timber storage shed and patio seating area.

Tingeys Close is a quiet cul-de-sac a short walk from the village Common. Situated within Redbourn, a popular Hertfordshire village, with excellent local amenities, yet within close proximity to the larger towns of Harpenden and St Albans which both offer a fast and efficient rail service into London St Pancras. The M1 and London Luton airport are both within easy reach.

Buyers Information:

In compliance with the UK's Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers at the point of an offer being accepted and use a third party, Identity Verification System to do so. There is a nominal charge of £48 (per person) including VAT for this service. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions section of our website.

Listed by

Village & Country

Ashtons

Reference: 160343189

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/03/2025

Current heating cost: £629/year

Potential heating cost: £502/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,523

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

11tingeyscloseredbournweb

EPC Graphs

epcgraph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3541270

Property Details

Street: 11 Tingeys Close

Town: Redbourn

Postcode: AL3 7HE

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 07/03/2006

Work Completed: 22/02/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	04/09/2025 (9 months ago)	£320,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
36 NICHOLLS CLOSE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HZ	£380,000	18/11/2025	Semi-detached
77 LYBURY LANE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7JA	£587,500	06/11/2023	Semi-detached
5 WHEATLOCK MEAD, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HS	£673,000	22/06/2023	Semi-detached
86 DOWN EDGE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7JR	£485,000	01/06/2023	Semi-detached
Same street FIRST FLOOR, 21 TINGEYS CLOSE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HE	£265,000	06/04/2023	Flat
23 WHEATLOCK MEAD, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HS	£580,000	16/03/2023	Semi-detached
34 NICHOLLS CLOSE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HZ	£620,000	15/11/2022	Semi-detached
12 BRACHE CLOSE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HX	£760,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
35 LONG CUTT, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EX	£667,100	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
ALDER HOUSE CROUCH HALL LANE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EQ	£925,000	29/04/2022	Semi-detached
33 LONG CUTT, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EX	£555,000	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
LAUREL HOUSE CROUCH HALL LANE, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EQ	£925,000	23/03/2022	Semi-detached
32 LONG CUTT, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EX	£415,000	25/11/2021	Semi-detached
9 LONG CUTT, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7EX	£805,000	20/09/2021	Semi-detached
21 SNATCHUP, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7HD	£550,000	25/06/2021	Semi-detached
40 LORDS MEADOW, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BX	£552,000	16/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £265,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £631,973 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 9.4%

10y growth 32.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Albans. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.5%

5y (index) 16.3%

10y (index) 25.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for St Albans. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,727/mo

Realistic £1,919/mo

Optimistic £2,111/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St Albans.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View AL3 7HE

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wheatlock Mead	0.1 miles
Shop	Redbourn Eyecare	0.3 miles
Train station	Harpenden	2.5 miles
Train station	St Albans Abbey	4.6 miles
Hospital	Luton and Dunstable Hospital	7.3 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	8.3 miles
University	University of Hertfordshire	10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	11
Anti-social behaviour	7
Other theft	4
Shoplifting	4
Public order	2
Vehicle crime	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Drugs	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	33

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Redbourn Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 20 Nov 2022
St Luke's School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 19 Jul 2023
Flamstead Village School	Primary	1.9 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2014
Brockswood Primary School	Primary	1.9 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Roundwood Park School	Secondary	2.0 miles	Outstanding — 15 Jan 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.59%

Max investor price (0.8%) £239,875

Target investor price (1%) £191,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).