Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8EN
2 planning records
Estimated value
£658,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£490,000)+34%
- Against AL4 8EN's recent median (£252,500)+161%
Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£658,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£490,000)+34%
- Against AL4 8EN's recent median (£252,500)+161%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Dyke Cottages is modelled from its 105 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 8EN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
105 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in AL4 8EN
2 sales, median £252,500 (2004–2001)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2017 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
9 August 2017Most recent
£490,000
+38.0%over 3 years28 August 2013
£355,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in AL4 8EN: £252,500 (2004–2001).
Nearby sales in AL4 8EN
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1 Dyke Cottages
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Dyke Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8EN). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £658,000 is 34.3% above the 2017 sale price.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2026from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromE50toD68
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side extension at 1 Dyke Cottages.
2 applications on record at 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8EN
2decisions1extensions21documents
- Nov 2017OutlineOutcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Removal of existing summer house and erection of single storey double length garage with pitched roof
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 5/2017/2679
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionNov 2017Decision
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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.
Crime
113/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.5 km
Lamer Fields — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Beech Hyde Primary School and NurseryPrimary542m
- St Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Sandridge SchoolPrimary2.6km
Nearest stops
- Lamer FieldsBus stop533m
- Vale CourtBus stop549m
- Hill Dyke RoadBus stop663m
- Caesars RoadBus stop671m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
- Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
- Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
- Vehicle Crime143 reports8%
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Dyke Cottages is modelled from its 105 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 8EN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 1 Dyke Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Dyke Cottages was lodged in July 2026 at band D and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 1 Dyke Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 28 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 8EN, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 1 Dyke Cottages is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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