What kind of home is 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ?

22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ?

22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ last sold for £1,465,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £698,000 in November 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2005 and September 2018, 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ rose from £698,000 to £1,465,000, a change of £767,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ?

The current EPC rating for 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ?

22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ has a recorded floor area of 254 m² (2,737 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ use?

The latest EPC at 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ?

The most recent planning decision at 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ was a refusal for outbuilding (ref. 24/01823/FPH) in December 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ?

22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ in?

22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ?

Police records around 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ 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 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ?

The closest primary school to 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ is Kimpton Primary School (1.7km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Katherine Warington School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ?

The closest bus stop to 22 Blackmore Way, AL4 8LJ is Beech Way, 279m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

254 m²

2737 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Blackmore Way

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

22 Blackmore Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 254 m² (around 2737 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (April 2009) shows a C (score 73). The latest certificate is from April 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,758,000 is 20% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£535/sq ft) was about 109.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 4 refused. Most recent transfer: September 2018 at £1,465,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Blackmore Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 22 Blackmore Way was refused — worth checking the council file.

7 applications on record at 22 Blackmore Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LJ

7decisions4extensions38documents

Flagged:Demolition

Dec 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Two storey front extension and single storey side extension. Projection of part of existing front roof slope to form study, lobby and cloakroom at ground floor level and insertion of gable end dormer window in resultant roof slope to form additional bedroom. Construction of 2.6 metre high wall projecting forward of existing side (western) wall of dwelling.
Reference
06/02158/1HH
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OutbuildingDec 2024Decision
OutbuildingJul 2024Decision

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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 2005.

Current estimate

£1,758,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£1,465,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2018Most recent
£1,465,000
+17.2%over 9 years
10 September 2009
£1,250,000
+79.1%over 3 years
4 November 2005
£698,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LJ: £1,250,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in AL4 8LJ

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.

22 Blackmore Way outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,762

Street avg £4,216

Strongly above

Floor Area

254 m²

Street avg 306 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

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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

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1 Brocket View, Wheathampstead

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£1.1m

1 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead

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1 Beech Way, Wheathampstead

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4 bed2 bath

£769k

1 Ash Grove, Wheathampstead

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£750k

1 Garden Court, Wheathampstead

AL4 8RE

4 bed

£729k

1 Conquerors Hill, Wheathampstead

AL4 8NS

4 bed2 bath

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1 Blackmore Way, Wheathampstead

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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