Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
White Lodge, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE
Extendable3 planning records
Estimated value
£1,564,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£1,035,000)+51%
- Against AL1 1EE's recent median (£1,097,500)+43%
Newest record on this page: June 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
199 m²
2142 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£1,564,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£1,035,000)+51%
- Against AL1 1EE's recent median (£1,097,500)+43%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for White Lodge is modelled from its 199 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1EE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
199 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2022
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in AL1 1EE
2 sales, median £1,097,500 (2023–2001)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
27 April 2017Most recent
£1,035,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in AL1 1EE: £1,097,500 (2023–2001).
Nearby sales in AL1 1EE
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for White Lodge, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
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About White Lodge
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
White Lodge is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL1 1EE). It has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (around 2142 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Today's modelled estimate of £1,564,000 sits 51.1% above the 2017 sale of £1,035,000. Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 March 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2022from Jul 2016
EPC improved fromE39toC74
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
GoodAverage
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
Very PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
38%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against White Lodge, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
3 applications on record at White Lodge, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE
3decisions3extensions69documents5nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- May 2018Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Loft conversion with new raised roof, two rear dormer windows and rooflights, removal of chimneys, two storey side extension and new front porch following demolition of existing structures, single storey rear extension with lantern rooflight following dem
ExtensionPorch- Documents
- 22 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2018/0362
- More recent applications — locked
- PorchJul 2019Decision
- PorchJan 2019Decision
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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.
Crime
283/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
North Orbital Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Samuel Ryder Academy. 25 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Samuel Ryder AcademyAll-through773m
- Samuel Ryder AcademyAll-through773m
- London Colney Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary999m
- Bowmansgreen Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- North Orbital RoadBus stop236m
- Birklands ParkBus stop282m
- Leisure CentreBus stop616m
- Drakes DriveBus stop696m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
- Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
- Shoplifting555 reports13%
- Vehicle Crime377 reports9%
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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for White Lodge is modelled from its 199 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1EE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for White Lodge. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for White Lodge was lodged in March 2022 at band C and is valid until March 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to White Lodge. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 25 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 1EE, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- White Lodge is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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