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123 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BP

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
161 m²
1733 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 123 Sandpit Lane

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

123 Sandpit Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 161 m² the property is well over the postcode median (123 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,369,000 is 12.2% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£704/sq ft) was about 66.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2021 at £1,220,000. 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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Oct 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
6%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 123 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

3 applications on record at 123 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BP

3decisions2extensions25documents3nearby
  1. Sept 2022
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Widening of drop kerb

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2022/1816
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • The 25 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

123 Sandpit Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.

Current estimate

£1,369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£1,220,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 November 2021Most recent

    £1,220,000

    +121.8%over 9 years
  2. 25 June 2012

    £550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BP: £945,000 (2022–2014).

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, 123 Sandpit Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,578

Street avg £4,696

Strongly above

Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 123 Sandpit Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

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
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.

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

0.1 km

Beechwood Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oakwood Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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