When did 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT last change hands?

5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT last sold for £357,500 in March 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £229,950 in December 1999, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1999 and March 2004, 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT rose from £229,950 to £357,500, a change of £127,550. That works out to roughly +10.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT?

5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT 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 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT in?

5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

Is 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT 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 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT?

The closest primary school to 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT is Camp Primary and Nursery School (945m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (495m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Princess Diana Drive, AL4 0DT is Princess Diana Drive, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Princess Diana Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DT

3 planning records

Council tax

Band F

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About 5 Princess Diana Drive

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5 Princess Diana Drive is a property in St Albans (AL4 0DT). It has council tax band F.

Held since March 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.9% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Princess Diana Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 5 Princess Diana Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DT

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Aug 2013
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Partial garage conversion to form habitable room and new side window
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
5/2013/1821
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Loft ConversionFeb 2022Decision
Loft ConversionSept 2021Decision

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Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2004)

£357,500

Growth on file: 10.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2004Most recent
£357,500
+55.5%over 4 years
3 December 1999
£229,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0DT: £443,900 (2024–2001).

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Area

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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

Princess Diana Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. 28 schools nearby.

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