What did 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ sell for?

18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ last sold for £462,000 in November 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £179,950 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and November 2007, 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ rose from £179,950 to £462,000, a change of £282,050. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ in?

18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

Police records around 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ 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.

What schools are near 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

The closest primary school to 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ is Cunningham Hill Junior School (238m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Samuel Ryder Academy (925m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Barncroft Way, AL1 5QZ is Park View Close, 69m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 874m away.

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18 Barncroft Way, St Albans, AL1 5QZ

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Overview

About 18 Barncroft Way

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18 Barncroft Way is a four-bedroom property in St Albans (AL1 5QZ). It has council tax band G.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in November 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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Planning history

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18 Barncroft Way has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Last sold (2007)

£462,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2007Most recent
£462,000
+156.7%over 10 years
16 December 1996
£179,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 5QZ: £1,300,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park View Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cunningham Hill Junior School. 36 schools nearby.

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