When did Penlu, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE last change hands?

Penlu, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE last sold for £1,100,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £925,000 in June 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Penlu, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2017 and October 2025, Penlu, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE rose from £925,000 to £1,100,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Which area is Penlu, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE in?

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

Is Penlu, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE in a safe area?

Police records around Penlu, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE show an average of 113 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Penlu, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

The closest primary school to Penlu, 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 Penlu, Sleapshyde, AL4 0SE?

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

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About Penlu

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Penlu is a property in Smallford, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 0SE).

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £1,100,000 — fresh data. Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year.

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Planning history

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2025)

£1,100,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

9 October 2025Most recent
£1,100,000
+18.9%over 8 years
13 June 2017
£925,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0SE: £677,000 (2025–2023).

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Area

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Crime

113/mo

Steady 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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