What type of property is 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU last sold for £800,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The current EPC rating for 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is F with a score of 33 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU heated?

The latest EPC at 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU 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 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU located?

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

Is 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU in a safe area?

Police records around 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU show an average of 113 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The closest primary school to 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (657m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beaumont School (855m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The closest bus stop to 229 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is Ardens Way, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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229 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU

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Estimated value

£1,059,000

Since the 2016 sale (£800,000)+32%
Against AL4 0BU's recent median (£892,800)+19%

Newest record on this page: February 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 33

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£1,059,000

Against its 2016 sale (£800,000)+32%
Against AL4 0BU's recent median (£892,800)+19%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 229 Sandpit Lane is modelled from its 145 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0BU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
145 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2016
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2016
Recent sales in AL4 0BU
5 sales, median £892,800 (2024–2013)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

18 November 2016Most recent
£800,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BU: £892,800 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in AL4 0BU

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 229 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 229 Sandpit Lane

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

229 Sandpit Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows an F (score 33), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Last sold in November 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £1,059,000 is 32.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Notable viewsYes

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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.

229 Sandpit Lane sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jun 2026

Current Certificate

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

F33

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 7 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 229 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

229 Sandpit Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Sandpit Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 229 Sandpit Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,517

Street avg £6,256

On par

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 139 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly below

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.

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Crime

113/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ardens Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 27 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary657m
Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary671m
Skyswood Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary741m
Beaumont SchoolSecondary855m

Nearest stops

Ardens WayBus stop127m
FernleysBus stop212m
Elizabeth CourtBus stop288m
Harness WayBus stop355m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
Vehicle Crime143 reports8%

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 229 Sandpit Lane is modelled from its 145 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0BU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 229 Sandpit Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 229 Sandpit Lane was lodged in June 2016 at band F and expired in June 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 229 Sandpit Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0BU, not by walking route.
Council tax band: 229 Sandpit Lane is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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