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72 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BX

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
120 m²
1292 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 72 Sandpit Lane

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

72 Sandpit Lane is a semi-detached house in St Albans (AL4 0BX). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 120 m² it sits well below the postcode median (180 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72 Sandpit Lane has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

72 Sandpit Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£827,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0BX: £1,100,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Sandpit Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 72 Sandpit Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

On par

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 171 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 72 Sandpit Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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4 bed3 bath
£849k

1 Church Croft

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4 bed
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1 Eagle Way

AL4 0LH

£733k

1 Central Drive

AL4 0UU

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£726k

1 Barley Mow Lane

AL4 0RS

3 bed3 bath
£726k

1 Coopers Gate, Colney Heath

AL4 0ND

4 bed
£947k

1 Corrys End, Roestock Lane, Colney Heath

AL4 0QW

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

Beechwood Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oakwood Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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