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

4 sales on record1 planning record

Estimated value

£746,000

  • Since the 2024 sale (£720,000)+4%
  • Against AL4 0HR's recent median (£635,000)+17%

Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£746,000

  • Against its 2024 sale (£720,000)+4%
  • Against AL4 0HR's recent median (£635,000)+17%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 38 Oaklands Lane is modelled from its 125 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0HR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    125 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2024

  • Sales of this home

    4 sales recorded, the latest in 2024

  • Recent sales in AL4 0HR

    5 sales, median £635,000 (2026–2015)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: May 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 27 May 2024Most recent

    £720,000

    +127.1%over 7 years

  2. 14 September 2016

    £317,000

    +28.3%over 15 years

  3. 8 August 2001

    £247,000

    +168.5%over 4 years

  4. 19 June 1997

    £92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0HR: £635,000 (2026–2015).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 38 Oaklands Lane, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0HR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£535/sq ft) was about 63.4% 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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
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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 3)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 January 2034

7 years remaining

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

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

1decisions1extensions11documents2nearby
  1. Apr 2017
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Garage conversion into habitable room

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2017/0654
    Full record in report

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  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

On co₂ emissions, 38 Oaklands Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,760

Street avg £4,595

Above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 131 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
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.

Nearest schools

  • Oaklands College16 plus1.2km
  • Nicholas Breakspear Catholic SchoolSecondary1.6km
  • Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary1.8km
  • Beaumont SchoolSecondary1.9km

Nearest stops

  • Jove GardensBus stop102m
  • Smallford RoundaboutBus stop175m
  • Three Horseshoes PHBus stop205m
  • Smallford RoundaboutBus stop264m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
  • Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
  • Vehicle Crime143 reports8%

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

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

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 38 Oaklands Lane is modelled from its 125 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0HR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 38 Oaklands Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 38 Oaklands Lane was lodged in January 2024 at band C and is valid until January 2034. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 38 Oaklands Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 12 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0HR, not by walking route.
Council tax band
38 Oaklands Lane is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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