What kind of home is 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN?

24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN last change hands?

24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN last sold for £165,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £61,500 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and July 2014, 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN rose from £61,500 to £165,000, a change of £103,500. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN?

The current EPC rating for 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN?

24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN use?

The latest EPC at 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN have?

24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in March 2026 (ref. 5/2026/0438). Across all filings there are 0 approved and 0 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN?

24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN in?

24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN in a safe area?

Police records around 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN 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.

What schools are near 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN?

The closest primary school to 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN is St Helen's Church of England Primary School (149m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN?

The closest bus stop to 24c, Four Limes, AL4 8JN is St Helen's School, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24c, Four Limes, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8JN

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24c

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

24c is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8JN). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 48 m² this is the 12th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–68 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 48 units on file. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 21.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromE53toD59

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24c, Four Limes, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24c has a listed-building consent on record — alterations to a listed property are tightly controlled.

1 application on record at 24c, Four Limes, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8JN

1decisions11documents

Flagged:Listed building

Mar 2026
Heritage
Outcome in report
Listed building Consent - Install a 20cm x 20cm bathroom extractor fan grille on the south (rear) elevation of Flat 24C. The grille will be: Located in a discreet position, away from decorative or significant architectural features. Colour- and texture-ma
Listed
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
5/2026/0438
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£165,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2014Most recent
£165,000
+168.3%over 15 years
9 March 1999
£61,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8JN: £180,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in AL4 8JN

On the street

Versus other Four Limes homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 24c runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,438

Street avg £3,476

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

St Helen's School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Helen's Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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