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20 Blackmore Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LJ

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Floor area
464 m²
4994 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band H
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Blackmore Way

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

20 Blackmore Way is a six-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 464 m² (around 4994 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good.

At 464 m² the property is well over the postcode median (264 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £2,885,000 sits 130.8% above the 2012 sale of £1,250,000. 14 years since the last transfer (November 2012). 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms6
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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.

20 Blackmore Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromF36toB86
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Oct 2025from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromB86toC78
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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m² and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Blackmore Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 20 Blackmore Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LJ

3decisions1documents
  1. Aug 2011
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of two detached 4 bedroom dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling

    Reference
    11/01534/1
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. Demolition And RebuildDecision

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  • The 1 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.

20 Blackmore Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£2,885,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£1,250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 November 2012Most recent

    £1,250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LJ: £1,465,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Blackmore Way homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 20 Blackmore Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,694

Street avg £4,408

Below

Floor Area

464 m²

Street avg 295 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.7 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Blackmore Way

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1.5m

1 Blackmore Manor, Beech Way, Wheathampstead

AL4 8LZ

5 bed3 bath
£830k

1 Brocket View, Wheathampstead

AL4 8BE

5 bed3 bath
£1.1m

1 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead

AL4 8LL

4 bed
£1.1m

1 Beech Way, Wheathampstead

AL4 8LY

4 bed2 bath
£769k

1 Ash Grove, Wheathampstead

AL4 8DF

4 bed2 bath
£750k

1 Garden Court, Wheathampstead

AL4 8RE

4 bed
£729k

1 Conquerors Hill, Wheathampstead

AL4 8NS

4 bed2 bath
£1.8m

1 Cromwell Barns, Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead

AL4 8HS

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

Beech Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Kimpton Primary School. 3 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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