What was the last sold price for 169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS last sold for £730,000 in June 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £133,000 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and June 2007, 169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS rose from £133,000 to £730,000, a change of £597,000. That works out to roughly +17.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

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

Which area is 169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS in?

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

What is crime like near 169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

Police records around 169 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 169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

The closest primary school to 169 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 transport links are near 169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 169 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS is Fernleys, 265m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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169 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS

1 planning record

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 169 Sandpit Lane

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169 Sandpit Lane is a four-bedroom property in St Albans (AL4 0BS). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since June 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.4% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 169 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS, 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 169 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS

1decisions1extensions10documents3nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Feb 2021
DemolitionFull
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Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey side extension with rooflights and alterations to openings
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
5/2020/2425
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Price for 169 Sandpit Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Last sold (2007)

£730,000

Growth on file: 17.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

6 June 2007Most recent
£730,000
+448.9%over 10 years
28 October 1996
£133,000

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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