When did Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ last change hands?

Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ last sold for £1,350,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £650,000 in August 2001, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ?

Across 2 sales between August 2001 and July 2017, Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ rose from £650,000 to £1,350,000, a change of £700,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ?

Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in July 2019 (ref. 5/2019/0860). Across all filings there are 5 approved and 4 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ?

Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ 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 Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ in?

Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ sits in Childwickbury, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ?

Police records around Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ?

The closest primary school to Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ is Margaret Wix Primary School (1.5km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Townsend Church of England School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ?

The closest bus stop to Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, AL3 6JJ is Childwickbury, 316m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, Childwickbury, St Albans, AL3 6JJ

19 planning records

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Band G

Overview

About Forge Cottage

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Forge Cottage is a property in Childwickbury, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 6JJ). It has council tax band G.

19 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. 9 years since the last transfer (July 2017). Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, Childwickbury, St Albans, AL3 6JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

19 applications on record at Forge Cottage, Childwick Green, Childwickbury, St Albans, AL3 6JJ

19decisions8extensions123documents

Flagged:DemolitionListed building

Sept 2017
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
1 x Gold Conifer - Fell. 1 x Eucalyptus - Fell. 1 x Grey Conifer - Fell. 1 x Cedar - Fell.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
TP/2017/0448
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Tree WorksApr 2026Decision
Tree WorksJan 2021Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Last sold (2017)

£1,350,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2017Most recent
£1,350,000
+107.7%over 15 years
6 August 2001
£650,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 6JJ: £415,000 (2020–2003).

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Childwickbury — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Townsend Church of England School. 10 schools nearby.

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