1/7
£230,000
Flat · 1 bed · 1 bath · 470 sq ft
Stanhope Road, St. Albans, AL1
0.09 miles away
Share of freehold
1/18
1/18
1 bed flat for sale Granville Road, St. Albans, AL1
Asking price
£135,000
Added on 16/09/2026
Added on 16/09/2026
Retirement home
- Type
- Flat
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- £326 per sq ft
- Tenure
- Leasehold
Service charge £4,177 a year(from the agent's description)Ground rent £50 a year(from the agent's description) EPC Energy rating band D 58 potential C
* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.
Key features
- Purpose-built retirement development designed for residents aged 55 and over
- Warden-assisted complex providing added security and peace of mind
- Bright and spacious living area suitable for both relaxing and entertaining
- Fitted kitchen and modern shower room with practical, accessible features
- Emergency pull-cord system for added safety and reassurance
- Communal lounge encouraging social interaction and community living
- Attractive shared gardens and residents' parking facilities
- Conveniently located close to local amenities, transport links, and green open spaces
About this property
Combining independence with peace of mind, this sought-after development offers a wonderful sense of community in an enviable location. This bright and beautifully presented one-bedroom apartment has been thoughtfully designed to maximise comfort and practicality. The spacious living room provides the perfect setting to relax or entertain, while the fitted kitchen offers everything needed for day-to-day living. A generous double bedroom, modern shower room, excellent storage and emergency pull-cord system complete a home that is both comfortable and reassuring.
Floorplan
Energy performance
Energy rating band D 58
Current
Potential
92+
A
81-91
B
69-80
C
Potential rating: 77 C
55-68
D
Current rating: 58 D
39-54
E
21-38
F
1-20
G
This home is rated band D, scoring 58 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (77) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.
Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.
Council tax
Ask agent
Per year
- Band A£1,613
- Band B£1,882
- Band C£2,150
- Band D£2,419
- Band E£2,957
- Band F£3,494
- Band G£4,032
- Band H£4,838
The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In St Albans, 2026/27 bills run from £1,613 a year in band A to £4,838 in band H.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across St Albans, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.
Property timeline
- ListedSeptember 2026 £135,000
1 bed · 1 bath · this listing
Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.
Price guide
This home
£326 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£645 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
£470 / sq ft
£326 / sq ft
£831 / sq ft
Lowest
This home
Highest
£326 per sq ft, below almost all recent sales in AL1 (£470–£831, 10th–90th percentile, 1,163 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,163 homes sold in AL1 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in AL1 →
Location
Granville Road, St. Albans, AL1
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £135,000
£67k £203k
Deposit10% £14,000
£0 £135k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £121,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £27,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Properties sold nearby
HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Cotsmoor, Granville Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2026 | 366 sq ft £328/sq ft | 366 sq ft | £328 | £120,000 |
| 9, Cotsmoor, Granville Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2025 | 667 sq ft £360/sq ft | 667 sq ft | £360 | £240,000 |
| 8, Cotsmoor, Granville Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2024 | 689 sq ft £377/sq ft | 689 sq ft | £377 | £260,000 |
| 32, Cotsmoor, Granville Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2024 | 581 sq ft £299/sq ft | 581 sq ft | £299 | £173,750 |
| 2, Cotsmoor, Granville Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2024 | 667 sq ft £405/sq ft | 667 sq ft | £405 | £270,000 |
| 6, Cotsmoor, Granville Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2024 | 441 sq ft £283/sq ft | 441 sq ft | £283 | £125,000 |
| 15, Cotsmoor, Granville Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2023 | 689 sq ft £395/sq ft | 689 sq ft | £395 | £272,000 |
| 27, Cotsmoor, Granville Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2022 | 678 sq ft £406/sq ft | 678 sq ft | £406 | £275,000 |
All sales on Granville Road → All sold prices in St Albans →
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.
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