What type of property is White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE last change hands?

White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE last sold for £1,035,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

The current EPC rating for White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (2,142 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE heated?

The latest EPC at White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE 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 White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE located?

White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

Police records around White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE show an average of 283 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

The closest primary school to White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE is Samuel Ryder Academy (773m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (773m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE?

The closest bus stop to White Lodge, Birklands Lane, AL1 1EE is North Orbital Road, 236m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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White Lodge, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE

Extendable3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

199 m²

2142 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

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.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C74

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

5 years remaining

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

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 2018
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome 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
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More recent applications — locked
PorchJul 2019Decision
PorchJan 2019Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£1,564,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£1,035,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

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

Greenways, Birklands Lane, St Albans, AL1 1EE
Sold Jun 2023
£1,710,000

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Area

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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.

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Common questions

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