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179 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BT

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
132 m²
1421 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 179 Sandpit Lane

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

179 Sandpit Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2013) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from February 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Held since September 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £805,000 sits 101.3% above the 2010 sale of £400,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 26.3% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

179 Sandpit Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Feb 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Jun 2010
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
7%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 179 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 179 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BT

2decisions2extensions16documents3nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Feb 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Part single, part two storey front extension

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2010/2586
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

179 Sandpit Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£805,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£400,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 September 2010Most recent

    £400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BT: £925,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Sandpit Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 179 Sandpit Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,030

Street avg £5,376

Strongly below

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

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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
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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.
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

0.1 km

Fernleys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oakwood Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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