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4 Pondwicks Close, St Albans, AL1 1DG

21 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
483 m²
5199 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Pondwicks Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4 Pondwicks Close is a three-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL1 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 483 m² (around 5199 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2020 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 483 m² the property is well over the postcode median (269 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £3,727,000 sits 119.2% above the 2012 sale of £1,700,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£327/sq ft) was about 53.6% below the postcode norm. 21 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 7 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. On the market in September 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront
  • GarageYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

4 Pondwicks Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
6.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromE53toC77
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Pondwicks Close, St Albans, AL1 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Pondwicks Close sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

21 applications on record at 4 Pondwicks Close, St Albans, AL1 1DG

21decisions381documents5nearby
Flagged:Conservation area
  1. Oct 2012
    Demolition And Rebuild
    Outcome in report

    Conservation Area Consent - Demolition of existing dwelling

    Conservation Area
    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2012/2273
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. FullDecision

+ 18 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (21 on record)
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  • The 381 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Pondwicks Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£3,727,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£1,700,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 September 2012Most recent

    £1,700,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1DG: £1,966,675 (2021–2005).

On the street

Versus other Pondwicks Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Pondwicks Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,520

Street avg £9,248

Strongly below

Floor Area

483 m²

Street avg 307 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 10.6 t/year

Above

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 6 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Pondwicks Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Belmont Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 28 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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