What type of property is 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL last sold for £1,780,000 in December 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £1,420,000 in August 2017, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

Across 2 sales between August 2017 and December 2021, 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL rose from £1,420,000 to £1,780,000, a change of £360,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL has a recorded floor area of 285 m² (3,068 sq ft), around 57 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 62% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 8LL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL have?

14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL has 4 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL located?

14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL 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.

Which schools serve 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

The closest primary school to 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL is Kimpton Primary School (1.8km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Katherine Warington School (2.8km).

What transport links are near 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

The closest bus stop to 14 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL is The Broadway, 255m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LL

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

285 m²

3068 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Brownfield Way

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

14 Brownfield Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LL). It has a recorded floor area of 285 m² (around 3068 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 285 m² the property is well over the postcode median (183 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2017–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,999,000 is 12.3% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£580/sq ft) was about 87.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Sold December 2021 for £1,780,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromE52toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%96%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 14 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LL

4decisions1extensions17documents

Feb 2014
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
First floor and single storey front extensions to create two storey dwelling. Single storey side and rear extensions following demolition of existing conservatory. (Amended plans received 09/12/13).
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
13/02177/1HH
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OutbuildingDec 2020Decision
OutbuildingNov 2018Decision

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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 14 Brownfield Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,999,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£1,780,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2021Most recent
£1,780,000
+25.4%over 4 years
22 August 2017
£1,420,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LL: £970,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in AL4 8LL

On the street

Versus other Brownfield Way homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Brownfield Way outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,246

Street avg £4,571

Strongly above

Floor Area

285 m²

Street avg 187 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

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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

0.3 km

The Broadway — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Kimpton Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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