What kind of home is 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB?

40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB?

40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB use?

The latest EPC at 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB?

40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB in?

40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB sits in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB 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 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB?

The closest primary school to 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (591m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (1.8km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB?

The closest bus stop to 40 Sleapshyde Lane, AL4 0SB is Sleapshyde Lane, 180m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Sleapshyde Lane, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0SB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 40 Sleapshyde Lane

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

40 Sleapshyde Lane is a semi-detached house in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0SB). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from May 2017

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

Aug 2024from Jan 2021

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Sleapshyde Lane, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Sleapshyde Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

40 Sleapshyde Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£483,000

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 0SB: £512,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in AL4 0SB

On the street

Versus other Sleapshyde Lane homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 40 Sleapshyde Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Comparables

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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.

Full St Albans report

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

Sleapshyde Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 12 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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