What kind of home is 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA sell for?

6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA last sold for £292,000 in August 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and August 2004, 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA rose from £105,000 to £292,000, a change of £187,000. That works out to roughly +13.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

The current EPC rating for 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA use?

The latest EPC at 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA have?

The most recent planning decision at 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA was a refusal for an application (ref. 5/2025/1704) in December 2025. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is in council tax band E.

Which area is 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA in?

6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

Police records around 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA 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 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

The closest primary school to 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is St Helen's Church of England Primary School (185m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA?

The closest bus stop to 6 Granary Close, AL4 8BA is St Helen's Church, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Granary Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8BA

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Granary Close

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

6 Granary Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8BA). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Held since August 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £545,000 sits 86.6% above the 2004 sale of £292,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Apr 2012

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

6%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Granary Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A solar panel installation application was refused at 6 Granary Close in 2025.

2 applications on record at 6 Granary Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8BA

2decisions10documents

Jul 2025
Outline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Internal modification on the ground floor to create laundry room. Replacement of external rear balustrade to balcony
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
5/2025/0828
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Solar PanelsDec 2025Decision

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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 1996.

Current estimate

£545,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£292,000

Growth on file: 13.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

26 August 2004Most recent
£292,000
+178.1%over 8 years
30 May 1996
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8BA: £550,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in AL4 8BA

On the street

Versus other Granary Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 Granary Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,561

Street avg £4,366

Strongly below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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

0.1 km

St Helen's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Helen's Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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