What kind of home is 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU last sold for £940,000 in March 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £250,000 in August 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1998 and March 2026, 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU rose from £250,000 to £940,000, a change of £690,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 8LU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU use?

The latest EPC at 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU 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 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU in?

4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

Police records around 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU show an average of 113 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

The closest primary school to 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU is Kimpton Primary School (2.0km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Katherine Warington School (2.9km).

How well connected is 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Burton Close, AL4 8LU is The Slype, 295m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Burton Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LU

Extendable3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Burton Close

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

4 Burton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LU). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £940,000 — fresh data. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£728/sq ft) was about 99% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 July 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Burton Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

1 application on record at 4 Burton Close, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LU

1decisions1extensions13documents

Flagged:Demolition

Mar 2026
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of conservatory and garage. Replacement of garage with similar sized building to accommodate a bike store and gym. New single storey rear extension
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
5/2026/0505
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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 1998.

Current estimate

£886,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£940,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

19 March 2026Most recent
£940,000
+93.8%over 22 years
26 February 2004
£485,000
+94.0%over 5 years
11 August 1998
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LU: £960,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in AL4 8LU

On the street

Versus other Burton Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Burton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,833

Street avg £5,734

Strongly above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

113/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Slype — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Kimpton Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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