What type of property is 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN?

1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN?

1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN last sold for £490,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £355,000 in August 2013, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN?

Across 2 sales between August 2013 and August 2017, 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN rose from £355,000 to £490,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN?

1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN have?

1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN?

1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN located?

1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN?

Police records around 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN 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.

Which schools serve 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN?

The closest primary school to 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN is Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery (542m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, AL4 8EN is Lamer Fields, 533m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Dyke Cottages, Dyke Lane, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8EN

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

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.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D68

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

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD68

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

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 2017
Outline
Outcome 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
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ExtensionNov 2017Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£658,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£490,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2017Most recent
£490,000
+38.0%over 3 years
28 August 2013
£355,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in AL4 8EN: £252,500 (2004–2001).

Nearby sales in AL4 8EN

Beech Hyde Farm, Unit 1, Dyke Lane, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8EN
Sold Nov 2004
£310,000

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Area

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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.

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