What type of property is 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT last sold for £545,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT have?

The current EPC rating for 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT heated?

The latest EPC at 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT is in council tax band E.

Where is 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT located?

187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

Police records around 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT 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 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

The closest primary school to 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT is Oakwood Primary School (513m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beaumont School (728m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

The closest bus stop to 187 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT is Fernleys, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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187 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BT

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 187 Sandpit Lane

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

187 Sandpit Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £913,000 sits 67.5% above the 2015 sale of £545,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£418/sq ft) was about 15.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

72%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 187 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.

1 application on record at 187 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BT

1decisions1extensions14documents3nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Apr 2019
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Single storey front, side and rear extensions, pitched roof to existing single storey rear extension, front and rear rooflights and removal of side door following demolition of detached garage
Extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
5/2019/0297
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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.

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

Current estimate

£913,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£545,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 April 2015Most recent
£545,000

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

Nearby sales in AL4 0BT

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.

Price per m²

£4,504

Street avg £5,263

On par

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above

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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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