What type of property is 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR?

38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR sell for?

38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR last sold for £720,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £92,000 in June 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between June 1997 and May 2024, 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR rose from £92,000 to £720,000, a change of £628,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR?

The current EPC rating for 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR?

38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR?

38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR is in council tax band D.

Where is 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR located?

38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR sits in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR 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 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR?

The closest primary school to 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (1.8km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oaklands College (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR?

The closest bus stop to 38 Oaklands Lane, AL4 0HR is Jove Gardens, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Oaklands Lane

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

38 Oaklands Lane is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0HR). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £823,000 is 14.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£535/sq ft) was about 70.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £720,000 in May 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD64toE54

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%7%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2024from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromE54toC72

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Oaklands Lane, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 38 Oaklands Lane, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HR

1decisions1extensions11documents3nearby

Apr 2017
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Garage conversion into habitable room
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
5/2017/0654
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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.

38 Oaklands Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£823,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£720,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2024Most recent
£720,000
+127.1%over 7 years
14 September 2016
£317,000
+28.3%over 15 years
8 August 2001
£247,000
+168.5%over 4 years
19 June 1997
£92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0HR: £585,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in AL4 0HR

On the street

Versus other Oaklands Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 38 Oaklands Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,760

Street avg £4,357

Above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 137 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Jove Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Oaklands College. 12 schools nearby.

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