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117 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BP

1 planning record

Estimated value

£840,000

  • Since the 2014 sale (£580,000)+45%
  • Against AL4 0BP's recent median (£1,220,000)-31%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 38
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£840,000

  • Against its 2014 sale (£580,000)+45%
  • Against AL4 0BP's recent median (£1,220,000)-31%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 117 Sandpit Lane is modelled from its 119 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0BP. 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

    119 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2016

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014

  • Recent sales in AL4 0BP

    5 sales, median £1,220,000 (2026–2017)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull 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.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 June 2014Most recent

    £580,000

    +65.7%over 11 years

  2. 21 August 2002

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BP: £1,220,000 (2026–2017).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 117 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BP. 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 117 Sandpit Lane

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

117 Sandpit Lane is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL4 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows an F (score 38), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (October 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 65), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in June 2014. Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £840,000 is 44.8% above the 2014 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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.

117 Sandpit Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F38
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 10 April 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromE53toF38
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
26%65%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 117 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

1 application on record at 117 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BP

1decisions1extensions16documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Sept 2021
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Single storey side and rear extension, first floor rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory, alterations to openings

    Extension
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2021/2228
    Full record in report

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On the street

Versus other Sandpit Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 117 Sandpit Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,874

Street avg £5,442

Below

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly below
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

0.1 km

Beechwood Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oakwood Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary463m
  • St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary633m
  • Beaumont SchoolSecondary672m
  • Skyswood Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary817m

Nearest stops

  • Beechwood AveBus stop94m
  • Sandpit LaneBus stop218m
  • Chestnut DriveBus stop274m
  • Jersey LaneBus stop279m

Most reported crime locally

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

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 117 Sandpit Lane is modelled from its 119 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0BP. 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 117 Sandpit Lane. 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 117 Sandpit Lane was lodged in April 2016 at band F and expired in April 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 117 Sandpit Lane. 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 31 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0BP, not by walking route.
Council tax band
117 Sandpit Lane is in council tax band E. 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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