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12 Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PR

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 12 Roestock Lane

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

12 Roestock Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0PR). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2011–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £561,000 sits 65.5% above the 2014 sale of £339,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£394/sq ft) was about 77.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. At 80 m² it's 25.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 12 EPCs).

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Oct 2011
Low Energy Lighting
18%60%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2026from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD61toC71
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Roestock Lane has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 12 Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PR

2decisions2extensions3documents2nearby
  1. Aug 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Front of property

    Single storey front extension

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    5/2003/1608
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 3 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.

12 Roestock Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£561,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£339,000

Growth on file: 14.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 April 2014Most recent

    £339,000

    +35.6%over 2 years

  2. 22 December 2011

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0PR: £535,000 (2026–2015).

On the street

Versus other Roestock Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 12 Roestock Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,238

Street avg £3,852

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Roestock Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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

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Crime

113/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 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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