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Heath Cottage, Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8HS

Swimming pool14 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
279 m²
3003 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band H
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Heath Cottage

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

Heath Cottage is a five-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8HS). It has a recorded floor area of 279 m² (around 3003 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band H. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Other recorded features include a conservatory, outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

At 279 m² the property is well over the postcode median (186 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £3,385,000 is 11.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,007/sq ft) was about 59.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 14 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 2 refused. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £3,025,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms4
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • LandYes
  • Swimming poolYes
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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.

Heath Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Mar 2013
EPC improved fromD64toC70
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%88%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Heath Cottage, Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

14 applications on record at Heath Cottage, Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8HS

14decisions3extensions87documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Nov 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey extension with balcony at first floor

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    5/2001/1740
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutlineDecision
  4. AnnexDecision

+ 11 more applications in the report

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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.

Latest sale on Heath Cottage was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£3,385,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£3,025,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 April 2024Most recent

    £3,025,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8HS: £1,325,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Marshalls Heath Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, Heath Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£10,842

Street avg £9,049

Strongly above

Floor Area

279 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Heath Cottage

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
Comparables

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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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£750k

1 Garden Court, Wheathampstead

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4 bed
£729k

1 Conquerors Hill, Wheathampstead

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4 bed2 bath
£1.1m

1 Blackmore Way, Wheathampstead

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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

0.6 km

Cherry Trees Restaurant — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Sauncey Wood Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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