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

Notable views3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
182 m²
1959 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Ash Grove

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

7 Ash Grove is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8DF). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include notable views.

Held since April 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 182 m² the property is well over the postcode median (135 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £879,000 sits 75.8% above the 2010 sale of £499,999. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£255/sq ft) was about 40.9% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromE45toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
14%74%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Ash Grove, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Ash Grove, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8DF

1decisions1extensions11documents
  1. Mar 2013
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Two and single storey rear extension, alteration from flat to mono-pitched roof on existing single storey rear extension, partial garage conversion, front porch, mono-pitched roof above existing flat roof on front elevation and alterations to openings

    ExtensionPorch
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2012/3423
    Full record in report

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  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

7 Ash Grove has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£879,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£499,999

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 April 2010Most recent

    £499,999

    +22.0%over 5 years

  2. 19 July 2004

    £410,000

    +69.1%over 6 years

  3. 9 July 1998

    £242,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8DF: £850,000 (2024–2022).

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.

Floor Area for 7 Ash Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,747

Street avg £4,705

Strongly below

Floor Area

182 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Ash Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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

0.3 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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