What did 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS sell for?

161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS last sold for £559,000 in April 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £328,000 in October 2002, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2002 and April 2004, 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS rose from £328,000 to £559,000, a change of £231,000. That works out to roughly +43.4% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS in?

161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

Is 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS in a safe area?

Police records around 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS 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.

What schools are near 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

The closest primary school to 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS is Oakwood Primary School (439m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beaumont School (666m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 161 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS is Fernleys, 265m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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161 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS

3 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 161 Sandpit Lane

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161 Sandpit Lane is a property in St Albans (AL4 0BS). It has council tax band G.

It hasn't traded since April 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 43.4% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 161 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS, 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 161 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS

3decisions3extensions13documents3nearby

Oct 2002
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Two storey rear and single storey side extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2002/1736
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ExtensionMay 2023Decision
Loft ConversionJun 2008Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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161 Sandpit Lane changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Last sold (2004)

£559,000

Growth on file: 43.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

5 April 2004Most recent
£559,000
+70.4%over 1 year
13 October 2002
£328,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BS: £894,000 (2020–2012).

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Area

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Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

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Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Fernleys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oakwood Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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