What kind of home is Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE last sold for £590,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £249,950 in March 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2004 and September 2020, Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE rose from £249,950 to £590,000, a change of £340,050. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

The current EPC rating for Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE use?

The latest EPC at Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE had any planning applications?

Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2021 under ref. 5/2021/0439. The wider record also shows 5 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE is in council tax band C.

Which area is Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE in?

Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE sits in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

Police records around Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE 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 Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

The closest primary school to Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE is Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (759m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (2.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

The closest bus stop to Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE is Sleapshyde Lane, 412m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0SE

3 sales on record12 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Ard Maca

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

Ard Maca is a detached house in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0SE). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

12 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 5 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £651,000 is 10.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£609/sq ft) was about 104.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2020 for £590,000.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

12 applications on record at Ard Maca, Sleapshyde, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0SE

12decisions4extensions144documents3nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveDemolition

May 2012
Demolition
Outcome in report
Conservation Area Consent-Demolition of existing dwelling
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
5/2012/0567
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
OutlineApr 2023Decision
Garage ConversionDec 2022Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£651,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£590,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

23 September 2020Most recent
£590,000
+31.1%over 1 year
16 October 2018
£450,000
+80.0%over 14 years
16 March 2004
£249,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0SE: £1,050,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in AL4 0SE

On the street

Versus other Sleapshyde homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Ard Maca stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,556

Street avg £4,642

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Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.4 km

Sleapshyde Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

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

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Common questions

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