What type of property is 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG?

8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG?

8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG last sold for £1,966,675 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £325,000 in January 1996, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1996 and November 2019, 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG rose from £325,000 to £1,966,675, a change of £1,641,675. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG?

8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (1,873 sq ft). That makes it about 62% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 1DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG have?

8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG has 9 planning records on file (4 approved, 1 refused), most recent in May 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG?

8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG located?

8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG?

Police records around 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG?

The closest primary school to 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (74m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Marlborough Science Academy (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Pondwicks Close, AL1 1DG is Belmont Hill, 160m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 348m away.

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8 Pondwicks Close, St Albans, AL1 1DG

9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

174 m²

1873 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Pondwicks Close

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

8 Pondwicks Close is a detached house in St Albans (AL1 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (around 1873 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump.

At 174 m² it sits well below the postcode median (401 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). 9 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £2,183,000 is 11% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,050/sq ft) was about 62.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £1,966,675.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

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

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

9.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Pondwicks Close, St Albans, AL1 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

9 applications on record at 8 Pondwicks Close, St Albans, AL1 1DG

9decisions5extensions159documents5nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jul 2020
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Prune T1 Ash located at the back of property according to the following specifications: . Crown reduce by pruning off 3 to 4m growth back to suitable growth points, reduce lowest primary limb by 50% to elevate weight on defect/decay point Crown lift to 7m
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
TP/2020/0305
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Tree WorksMay 2025Decision
PorchMar 2022Decision

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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.

8 Pondwicks Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£2,183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£1,966,675

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2019Most recent
£1,966,675
+505.1%over 23 years
30 January 1996
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1DG: £1,800,000 (2021–2005).

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Versus other Pondwicks Close homes

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

8 Pondwicks Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£11,303

Street avg £6,653

Strongly above

Floor Area

174 m²

Street avg 385 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 10 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

9.7 t/year

Street avg 9.9 t/year

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Area

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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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