What did The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG sell for?

The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG last sold for £1,230,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in April 1996, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1996 and March 2021, The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG rose from £250,000 to £1,230,000, a change of £980,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG?

The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG located?

The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG sits in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG?

Police records around The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG 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.

Which schools serve The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG?

The closest primary school to The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (1.5km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oaklands College (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG?

The closest bus stop to The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, AL4 0HG is Great Nast Hyde, 414m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Old Forge, Wilkins Green, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HG

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About The Old Forge

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The Old Forge is a property in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0HG). It has council tax band G.

Across 1996–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Most recent transfer: March 2021 at £1,230,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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The Old Forge has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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The Old Forge has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2021)

£1,230,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

5 March 2021Most recent
£1,230,000
+392.0%over 24 years
3 April 1996
£250,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in AL4 0HG: £372,500 (2011–1996).

Nearby sales in AL4 0HG

Forge Cottage, Wilkins Green, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HG
Sold Jul 2011
£525,000

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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

0.4 km

Great Nast Hyde — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 14 schools nearby.

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