What type of property is 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG last change hands?

8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG last sold for £950,000 in May 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £248,950 in June 2000, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

Across 2 sales between June 2000 and May 2020, 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG rose from £248,950 to £950,000, a change of £701,050. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (2,077 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Manston Way, AL4 0AG?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Manston Way, St Albans, AL4 0AG

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

193 m²

2077 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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 £1,179,000 is 24.1% 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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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

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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

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

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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

4decisions4extensions23documents3nearby

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
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ExtensionJul 2015Decision
ExtensionApr 2015Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£950,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2020Most recent
£950,000
+281.6%over 19 years
29 June 2000
£248,950

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

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.

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

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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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