When did Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW last change hands?

Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW last sold for £345,000 in October 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £146,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and October 2005, Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW rose from £146,000 to £345,000, a change of £199,000. That works out to roughly +10.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW had any planning applications?

Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW has 4 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in April 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW?

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

Where is Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW located?

Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW sits in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

Is Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW in a safe area?

Police records around Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW 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 Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW?

The closest primary school to Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (1.3km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW?

The closest bus stop to Longview, Roestock Lane, AL4 0QW is Roestock Lane, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Longview, Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0QW

4 planning records

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About Longview

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Longview is a property in Colney Heath, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0QW). It has council tax band F.

Held since October 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.8% per year.

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Planning history

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

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

4 applications on record at Longview, Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0QW

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Flagged:Demolition

Jan 2012
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing car port and construction of single storey side and rear extension
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16 docs on file
Reference
5/2011/2615
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Loft ConversionApr 2018Decision
DemolitionAug 2012Decision

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Longview has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2005)

£345,000

Growth on file: 10.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2005Most recent
£345,000
+136.3%over 8 years
20 May 1997
£146,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0QW: £840,000 (2023–2015).

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Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Roestock Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 9 schools nearby.

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