What kind of home is 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is a detached house.

When did 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU last change hands?

235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU last sold for £1,000,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The current EPC rating for 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU use?

The latest EPC at 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The most recent planning decision at 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU was a refusal for an application (ref. 5/2026/0209) in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

235 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.

Which area is 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU in?

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

Is 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU in a safe area?

Police records around 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU 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.

What schools are near 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The closest primary school to 235 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 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The closest bus stop to 235 Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is Ardens Way, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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235 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 235 Sandpit Lane

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

235 Sandpit Lane is a detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 103 m² it sits well below the postcode median (152 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £1,174,000 is 17.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£902/sq ft) was about 79.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Last sale on file: £1,000,000 in September 2023.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 235 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 235 Sandpit Lane was refused — worth checking the council file.

3 applications on record at 235 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU

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Jan 2026
Demolition And Rebuild
Outcome in report
Replacement 5 bedroom private dwelling following demolition of existing
Documents
27 docs on file
Reference
5/2025/2029
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ConditionsMar 2026Decision
ApplicationFeb 2026Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 235 Sandpit Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,174,000

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Last sold (2023)

£1,000,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 September 2023Most recent
£1,000,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BU: £800,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in AL4 0BU

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.

Price per m² for 235 Sandpit Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£9,709

Street avg £5,417

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Ardens Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

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

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