What kind of home is 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG sell for?

12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG last sold for £599,000 in August 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £499,950 in July 2000, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2000 and August 2004, 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG rose from £499,950 to £599,000, a change of £99,050. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0AG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG use?

The latest EPC at 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG have?

12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG has 3 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in February 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG 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 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG in?

12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

Police records around 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (123% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

The closest primary school to 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG is Camp Primary and Nursery School (990m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (427m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

The closest bus stop to 12 Manston Way, AL4 0AG is Princess Diana Drive, 199m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Manston Way, St Albans, AL4 0AG

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Manston Way

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

12 Manston Way is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0AG). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 70).

It hasn't traded since August 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,236,000 sits 106.3% above the 2004 sale of £599,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 30.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
LandYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Manston Way, St Albans, AL4 0AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 12 Manston Way.

3 applications on record at 12 Manston Way, St Albans, AL4 0AG

3decisions3extensions25documents3nearby

Jun 2011
Garage Conversion
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Part garage conversion to utility room and alterations to openings
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
5/2011/1125
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More recent applications — locked
Solar PanelsFeb 2023Decision
Garage ConversionAug 2011Decision

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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.

12 Manston Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£599,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

11 August 2004Most recent
£599,000
+19.8%over 4 years
24 July 2000
£499,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0AG: £525,000 (2022–2008).

Nearby sales in AL4 0AG

On the street

Versus other Manston Way homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 12 Manston Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,544

Street avg £4,153

On par

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 171 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full St Albans report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Princess Diana Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. 28 schools nearby.

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