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 11% 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 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.

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

Estimated value

£968,000

Since the 2024 sale (£963,000)+1%
Against AL4 8LY's recent median (£1,160,000)-17%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

159 m²

1711 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£968,000

Against its 2024 sale (£963,000)+1%
Against AL4 8LY's recent median (£1,160,000)-17%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Beech Way is modelled from its 159 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 8LY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
159 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in AL4 8LY
5 sales, median £1,160,000 (2026–2024)

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Planning	1 of 7 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

5 September 2024Most recent
£963,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LY: £1,160,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in AL4 8LY

Risks

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Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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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 48.9% 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.

Current Certificate

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2033

6 years remaining

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
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DemolitionDec 2024Decision
Tree WorksFeb 2021Decision

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On the street

Versus other Beech Way homes

Four headline reads against 36 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 £5,087

Above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 184 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above

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.

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Crime

113/mo

Steady 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.

Nearest schools

Kimpton Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km
Sauncey Wood Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km
Katherine Warington SchoolSecondary2.9km

Nearest stops

Beech WayBus stop212m
The BroadwayBus stop409m
The LodgeBus stop701m
The SlypeBus stop789m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
Vehicle Crime143 reports8%

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 1 Beech Way is modelled from its 159 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL4 8LY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Beech Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Beech Way was lodged in August 2023 at band C and is valid until August 2033. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 7 applications are matched to 1 Beech Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 8LY, not by walking route.
Council tax band: 1 Beech Way is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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