When did Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH last change hands?

Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH last sold for £725,000 in October 2004, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £200,000 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1997 and October 2004, Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH rose from £200,000 to £725,000, a change of £525,000. That works out to roughly +20.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH?

Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH 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 Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH located?

Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH sits in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district.

Is Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH in a safe area?

Police records around Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH 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.

Which schools serve Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH?

The closest primary school to Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH is Redbourn Primary School (914m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH?

The closest bus stop to Willowdene, Chequer Lane, AL3 7NH is Cricketers PH, 284m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Willowdene, Chequer Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7NH

3 sales on record5 planning records

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Band G

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About Willowdene

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Willowdene is a property in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 7NH). It has council tax band G.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in October 2004. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.3% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Willowdene, Chequer Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Willowdene has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

5 applications on record at Willowdene, Chequer Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7NH

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Jun 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2005/0772
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ExtensionMay 2016Decision
ConversionJun 2015Decision

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Willowdene has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2004)

£725,000

Growth on file: 20.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2004Most recent
£725,000
+81.3%over 6 years
29 September 1998
£399,950
+100.0%over 11 months
7 November 1997
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 7NH: £805,000 (2023–2015).

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Cricketers PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Redbourn Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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