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26 Oaklands Lane, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HR

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
166 m²
1787 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 26 Oaklands Lane

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

26 Oaklands Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0HR). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 166 m² the property is well over the postcode median (119 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold May 2026 for £822,138. Across 2017–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£460/sq ft) was about 68.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

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

  • Bedrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from May 2017
EPC improved fromD62toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Oaklands Lane, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 26 Oaklands Lane, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HR

1decisions1extensions10documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Dec 2017
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2017/2855
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 26 Oaklands Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£788,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£822,138

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 May 2026Most recent

    £822,138

    +40.5%over 8 years

  2. 14 September 2017

    £585,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0HR: £635,000 (2024–2015).

On the street

Versus other Oaklands Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Oaklands Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,953

Street avg £4,730

On par

Floor Area

166 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Oaklands Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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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.
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Crime

113/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Jove Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Oaklands College. 12 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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