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8 Manston Way, St Albans, AL4 0AG

4 planning records

Estimated value

£1,128,000

  • Since the 2020 sale (£950,000)+19%
  • Against AL4 0AG's recent median (£525,000)+115%

Newest record on this page: May 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
193 m²
2077 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£1,128,000

  • Against its 2020 sale (£950,000)+19%
  • Against AL4 0AG's recent median (£525,000)+115%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Manston Way is modelled from its 193 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0AG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    193 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2019

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2020

  • Recent sales in AL4 0AG

    5 sales, median £525,000 (2022–2007)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: May 2022Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 4 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Manston Way has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 May 2020Most recent

    £950,000

    +281.6%over 19 years

  2. 29 June 2000

    £248,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0AG: £525,000 (2022–2007).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Manston Way, St Albans, AL4 0AG. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 8 Manston Way

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

8 Manston Way is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0AG). It has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (around 2077 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,128,000 is 18.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£457/sq ft) was about 67.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold May 2020 for £950,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Summer houseYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Dec 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 December 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromD63toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Manston Way, St Albans, AL4 0AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Manston Way has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

4 applications on record at 8 Manston Way, St Albans, AL4 0AG

4decisions4extensions23documents2nearby
  1. Dec 2003
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion and roof alterations including rear dormer windows and conversion of garage to habitable room

    ExtensionGarage Conversion
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2003/2264
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • The 23 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

8 Manston Way outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,922

Street avg £3,878

Strongly above

Floor Area

193 m²

Street avg 166 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.
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Crime

113/mo

Steady 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.

Nearest schools

  • Nicholas Breakspear Catholic SchoolSecondary427m
  • Beaumont SchoolSecondary894m
  • Oaklands College16 plus956m
  • Camp Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary990m

Nearest stops

  • Princess Diana DriveBus stop199m
  • Russet DriveBus stop434m
  • Nicholas Breakspear School GroundsBus stop456m
  • Colney Heath LaneBus stop488m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
  • Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
  • Vehicle Crime143 reports8%

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Manston Way is modelled from its 193 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0AG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Manston Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Manston Way was lodged in December 2019 at band C and is valid until December 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 8 Manston Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 28 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0AG, not by walking route.
Council tax band
8 Manston Way is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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