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

9 planning records

Estimated value

£1,013,000

  • Since the 2024 sale (£892,800)+13%
  • Against AL4 0BU's recent median (£800,000)+27%

Newest record on this page: May 2025. 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
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
168 m²
1808 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band G
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

£1,013,000

  • Against its 2024 sale (£892,800)+13%
  • Against AL4 0BU's recent median (£800,000)+27%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 241a is modelled from its 168 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

    168 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2024

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2024

  • Recent sales in AL4 0BU

    5 sales, median £800,000 (2023–2013)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 9 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Sales timeline

  1. 23 February 2024Most recent

    £892,800

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 241a, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BU. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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 £1,013,000 is 13.5% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £892,800.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from May 2023
Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

9decisions7extensions108documents2nearby
  1. 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (9 on record)
  • All 9 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 108 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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
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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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 241a is modelled from its 168 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 241a. 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 241a was lodged in April 2024 at band C and is valid until April 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 9 applications are matched to 241a. 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
241a is in council tax band G. 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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