What type of property is 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY last change hands?

1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY last sold for £963,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,711 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 8LY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY 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 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY located?

1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

Police records around 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY 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 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The closest primary school to 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is Kimpton Primary School (1.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Katherine Warington School (2.9km).

How well connected is 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is Beech Way, 212m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Beech Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LY

7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

159 m²

1711 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Beech Way

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

1 Beech Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LY). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 71). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£563/sq ft) was about 51.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £963,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble, Detached
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beech Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LY, 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 1 Beech Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LY

7decisions1extensions26documents

Flagged:Demolition

Nov 2005
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Felling of triple stemmed Ash tree to ground level and treatment to stumps.
Reference
05/01537/1TPO
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
DemolitionDec 2024Decision
Tree WorksFeb 2021Decision

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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.

1 Beech Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,055,000

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Last sold (2024)

£963,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 September 2024Most recent
£963,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LY: £1,130,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in AL4 8LY

On the street

Versus other Beech Way homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Beech Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,057

Street avg £5,099

Above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 182 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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

0.2 km

Beech Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Kimpton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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