What kind of home is 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL last sold for £970,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £315,000 in August 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between August 2000 and July 2017, 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL rose from £315,000 to £970,000, a change of £655,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

The current EPC rating for 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL has a recorded floor area of 178 m² (1,916 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL use?

The latest EPC at 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL had any planning applications?

15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL has 7 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in November 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

15 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.

Which area is 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL in?

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

Is 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL in a safe area?

Police records around 15 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.

What schools are near 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

The closest primary school to 15 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).

How well connected is 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL?

The closest bus stop to 15 Brownfield Way, AL4 8LL is The Broadway, 255m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

5 sales on record7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

178 m²

1916 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Brownfield Way

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

15 Brownfield Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LL). It has a recorded floor area of 178 m² (around 1916 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,142,000 is 17.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£506/sq ft) was about 35.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromE42toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

7 applications on record at 15 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LL

7decisions5extensions41documents

Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Two storey side and rear and single storey front, side and rear extensions
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2007/2057
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ConditionsNov 2012Decision
ExtensionSept 2012Decision

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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 grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£1,142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£970,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

20 July 2017Most recent
£970,000
+76.4%over 4 years
22 August 2012
£550,000
-7.3%over 5 years
21 June 2007
£593,000
+61.4%over 5 years
11 December 2001
£367,500
+16.7%over 1 year
30 August 2000
£315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LL: £975,000 (2025–2018).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 15 Brownfield Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,449

Street avg £4,637

Above

Floor Area

178 m²

Street avg 195 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

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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

0.3 km

The Broadway — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Kimpton Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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