What type of property is 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP?

117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP last change hands?

117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP last sold for £1,025,000 in January 2022, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP?

The current EPC rating for 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP?

117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0BP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP heated?

The latest EPC at 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP?

117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP 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 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP located?

117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP?

Police records around 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP show an average of 113 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP?

The closest primary school to 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP is Oakwood Primary School (463m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beaumont School (672m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP?

The closest bus stop to 117a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BP is Beechwood Ave, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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117a, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BP

Estimated value

£1,143,000

Since the 2022 sale (£1,025,000)+12%
Against AL4 0BP's recent median (£1,220,000)-6%

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

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£1,143,000

Against its 2022 sale (£1,025,000)+12%
Against AL4 0BP's recent median (£1,220,000)-6%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 117a is modelled from its 128 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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
128 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2016
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in AL4 0BP
5 sales, median £1,220,000 (2026–2014)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Sales timeline

25 January 2022Most recent
£1,025,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BP: £1,220,000 (2026–2014).

Nearby sales in AL4 0BP

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 117a, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 117a

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

117a is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,143,000 is 11.5% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£744/sq ft) was about 75.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2022 for £1,025,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Feb 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2016

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 2 February 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromE39toD68

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

117a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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.

On price per m², 117a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£8,008

Street avg £4,995

Strongly above

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 156 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly 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

0.1 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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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 117a is modelled from its 128 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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. 1 sale is recorded for 117a. 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 117a was lodged in February 2016 at band D and expired in February 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. None is matched to 117a. 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: 117a is in council tax band G. 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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