What type of property is 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF?

1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF last change hands?

1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF last sold for £790,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £260,000 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and November 2023, 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF rose from £260,000 to £790,000, a change of £530,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF?

1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF?

1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF located?

1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF?

Police records around 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF 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 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF?

The closest primary school to 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF is St Helen's Church of England Primary School (341m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ash Grove, AL4 8DF is St Helen's Church, 294m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Ash Grove, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8DF

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Ash Grove

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

1 Ash Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8DF). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£544/sq ft) was about 29.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £790,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Corner plotYes

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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 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ash Grove, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Ash Grove, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8DF

1decisions1extensions11documents

Aug 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Single storey side extension to main house and side extension to detached garage
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
5/2024/0756
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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.

1 Ash Grove has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£769,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£790,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

29 November 2023Most recent
£790,000
+58.0%over 11 years
16 November 2012
£499,950
+92.3%over 13 years
1 November 1999
£260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8DF: £850,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Ash Grove homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Ash Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,852

Street avg £4,423

Strongly above

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 140 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

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Area

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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

0.3 km

St Helen's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Helen's Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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