What kind of home is 1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (2,390 sq ft). That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 8LY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

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

1a, 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.

Which area is 1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY in?

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

Police records around 1a, 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.

What schools are near 1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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).

What transport links are near 1a, Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

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

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

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

222 m²

2390 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LY). It has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (around 2390 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

At 222 m² it's 25.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (177 m² median across 33 EPCs).

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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.

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

8.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Beech Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LY: £1,049,000 (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.

Floor Area for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

222 m²

Street avg 180 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

0.2 km

Beech Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Kimpton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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