What kind of home is The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP?

The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP?

The current EPC rating for The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP?

The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (1,981 sq ft). That makes it about 79% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 0PP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP use?

The latest EPC at The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP?

The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP in?

The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP sits in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP in a safe area?

Police records around The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP 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.

What schools are near The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP?

The closest primary school to The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (841m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (2.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP?

The closest bus stop to The Granary, Roestock Lane, AL4 0PP is Roestock Lane, 211m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Granary, Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PP

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

184 m²

1981 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Granary

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

The Granary is a detached house in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0PP). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 184 m² the property is well over the postcode median (115 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

The Granary's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Granary, Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at The Granary, Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PP

2decisions2extensions26documents3nearby

Feb 2013
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
First floor side extension with rear dormer window, insertion of rear dormer window and rooflight to existing roof, part conversion of garage and alterations to openings
Extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
5/2012/2855
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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.

The Granary has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£883,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0PP: £600,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in AL4 0PP

On the street

Versus other Roestock Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for The Granary runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 75 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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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

0.2 km

Roestock Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 8 schools nearby.

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