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15 Vita House, Charrington Place, St. Albans, AL1 3GX

UPRN:10024116169Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2012 onwards
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:05:28.319397+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T17:15:31.512308+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-16T02:21:45.534664+00:00)
15 Vita House, Charrington Place, St. Albans, AL1 3GX

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£388,000
£368k - £407kHigh
Estimate
£388k
Range
£368k – £407k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
5.41%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

15 Vita House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (73/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
82/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
15/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
73/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£388,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield5.41%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.3%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price£375,000 (2015-11-06)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0AL1 3GX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/0590/TPO
    G1 (2) Silver Birch - Both trees have extensive squirrel damage in both trees which is extraordinary and unusual. Trees have been compromised - Fell
    Pending
  • 26/0585/TCA
    Cherry Blossom (T1 & T2) - Height reduction of approx 30%, crown lift and shape. Silver Birch (T1 - T4) - Height reduction of approx 30%, crown lift and shape. Goat Willow (T5) - - Height reduction of approx 30%, crown lift and shape and reduce branches overhanging neighbouring garden.
    Pending
  • 26/0584/TCA
    T1 Rowan outside flats 28?40. Fell to ground level. The tree shows signs of decline and has previously lost limbs over the car park. T2 Rowan at the car park entrance. Fell to ground level. The tree has a snapped-out limb and shows signs of decline
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership46.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-11-06
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
14 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,543
Population Density7,234 /km²
Owner Occupied47%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 73%65+ 9%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Albans Independent College
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery (URN 117491) on 7 Nov 2023

  • Loreto College
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Peter's School
    0.4 mi
    Good

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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