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163 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS

3 sales on record2 planning records

Estimated value

£1,650,000

  • Since the 2020 sale (£1,400,000)+18%
  • Against AL4 0BS's recent median (£705,000)+134%

Newest record on this page: August 2022. 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
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
249 m²
2680 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£1,650,000

  • Against its 2020 sale (£1,400,000)+18%
  • Against AL4 0BS's recent median (£705,000)+134%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 163 Sandpit Lane is modelled from its 249 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0BS. 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

    249 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2020

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2020

  • Recent sales in AL4 0BS

    5 sales, median £705,000 (2016–2012)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2020Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull 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.

Latest sale on 163 Sandpit Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 December 2020Most recent

    £1,400,000

    +120.5%over 15 years

  2. 27 April 2005

    £635,000

    +84.1%over 2 years

  3. 25 September 2002

    £345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BS: £705,000 (2016–2012).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 163 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS. 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 163 Sandpit Lane

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

163 Sandpit Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 249 m² (around 2680 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band.

At 249 m² the property is well over the postcode median (146 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,650,000 is 17.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£522/sq ft) was about 22.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £1,400,000.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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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.

163 Sandpit Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 September 2030

3 years remaining
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 163 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 163 Sandpit Lane.

2 applications on record at 163 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS

2decisions2extensions13documents2nearby
  1. Feb 2003
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two and single storey rear, single storey side and front extension and conversion of loft to living space

    Extension
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2003/0067
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Sandpit Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 163 Sandpit Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,622

Street avg £5,228

Above

Floor Area

249 m²

Street avg 163 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 7.4 t/year

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

0.3 km

Fernleys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oakwood Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary439m
  • St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary567m
  • Beaumont SchoolSecondary666m
  • Skyswood Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary736m

Nearest stops

  • FernleysBus stop265m
  • Beechwood AveBus stop297m
  • Barnfield RoadBus stop316m
  • Ardens WayBus stop330m

Most reported crime locally

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

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

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

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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 163 Sandpit Lane is modelled from its 249 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0BS. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 163 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 163 Sandpit Lane was lodged in September 2020 at band C and is valid until September 2030. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 163 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 29 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0BS, not by walking route.
Council tax band
163 Sandpit Lane 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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