What council tax band is 171 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

171 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.

Where is 171 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS located?

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

How safe is the area around 171 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

Police records around 171 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.

Which schools serve 171 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

The closest primary school to 171 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 171 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 171 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BS is Fernleys, 265m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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171 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS

2 planning records

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 171 Sandpit Lane

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

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

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 171 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2007
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Alterations to conservatory roof from hipped to gable end (amendment to planning permission 5/06/2173)
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2007/1235
Full record in report
Nov 2006
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear conservatory
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2006/2173
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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.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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Area

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A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.

Full St Albans report

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

0.3 km

Fernleys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oakwood Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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