What type of property is 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT last change hands?

213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT last sold for £427,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

The current EPC rating for 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT heated?

The latest EPC at 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

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

Where is 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT located?

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

What is crime like near 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

Police records around 213 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 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

The closest primary school to 213 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 is the nearest station to 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT?

The closest bus stop to 213 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BT is Fernleys, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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213 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BT

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 213 Sandpit Lane

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

213 Sandpit Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £709,000 sits 66% above the 2012 sale of £427,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 16.9% below the postcode norm. Last sold in November 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

213 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 28 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromE51toB85

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2013from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromB85toC80

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

100%39%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 213 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 213 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BT

1decisions1extensions9documents3nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jan 2020
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey
Demolition of garage and construction of two storey front extension, part single, part two storey side and single storey front and rear extension with roof lanterns, first floor rear extension and installation of rear rooflights
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
5/2019/1533
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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.

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

Current estimate

£709,000

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Last sold (2012)

£427,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 November 2012Most recent
£427,000

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.

EPC Rating for 213 Sandpit Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,416

Street avg £5,346

Strongly below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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