What kind of home is 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU last sold for £892,800 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The current EPC rating for 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (1,808 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU use?

The latest EPC at 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU has 4 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU in?

241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

Police records around 241a, 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 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The closest primary school to 241a, 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.

What transport links are near 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU?

The closest bus stop to 241a, Sandpit Lane, AL4 0BU is Ardens Way, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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241a, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU

9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

168 m²

1808 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 241a

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

241a is a four-bedroom detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2023. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

9 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 168 m² it's 28.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (131 m² median across 6 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £1,057,000 is 18.4% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £892,800.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from May 2023

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 241a, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

241a has 7 separate extension applications on the council record.

9 applications on record at 241a, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU

9decisions7extensions108documents3nearby

Dec 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension with pitched roof
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
5/2023/2609
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ExtensionMay 2025Decision
ExtensionFeb 2025Decision

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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.

241a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,057,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£892,800

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 February 2024Most recent
£892,800

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BU: £800,000 (2023–2013).

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.

On years held, 241a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,314

Street avg £6,296

Below

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

On par

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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

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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