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3 Ardens Marsh, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0JE

Notable views2 planning records

Estimated value

£723,000

  • Since the 2007 sale (£335,000)+116%
  • Against AL4 0JE's recent median (£247,000)+193%

Newest record on this page: June 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
107 m²
1152 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 35
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£723,000

  • Against its 2007 sale (£335,000)+116%
  • Against AL4 0JE's recent median (£247,000)+193%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 3 Ardens Marsh is modelled from its 107 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0JE. 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

    107 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2021

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007

  • Recent sales in AL4 0JE

    3 sales, median £247,000 (2015–2003)

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SalesLatest sale shown: March 2015Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 September 2007Most recent

    £335,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in AL4 0JE: £247,000 (2015–2003).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 3 Ardens Marsh, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0JE. 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 3 Ardens Marsh

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

3 Ardens Marsh is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans (AL4 0JE). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows an F (score 35), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2009); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 58), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in September 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £723,000 sits 115.8% above the 2007 sale of £335,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£291/sq ft) was about 18.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F35
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD61toF35
Main Fuel
GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%47%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ardens Marsh, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2 applications on record at 3 Ardens Marsh, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0JE

2decisions2extensions29documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Mar 2021
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey

    Two storey side extension, front and rear porches and alterations to openings following demolition of existing conservatory

    ExtensionDemolition
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2020/3019
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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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

0.2 km

Newgate Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Oaklands College. 22 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Oaklands College16 plus856m
  • Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary983m
  • St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary1.1km
  • Beaumont SchoolSecondary1.1km

Nearest stops

  • Newgate CloseBus stop156m
  • Elizabeth CourtBus stop347m
  • Harness WayBus stop538m
  • Ardens WayBus stop581m

Most reported crime locally

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (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 3 Ardens Marsh is modelled from its 107 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 0JE. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 3 Ardens Marsh. 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 3 Ardens Marsh was lodged in June 2021 at band F and is valid until June 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 3 Ardens Marsh. 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 22 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 0JE, not by walking route.
Council tax band
3 Ardens Marsh is in council tax band E. 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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