What type of property is 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY last change hands?

32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY last sold for £1,130,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY have?

The current EPC rating for 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (2,282 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 8LY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

32 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 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY located?

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

Is 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY in a safe area?

Police records around 32 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 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The closest primary school to 32 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 is the nearest station to 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The closest bus stop to 32 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is Beech Way, 212m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

212 m²

2282 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 32 Beech Way

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

32 Beech Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LY). It has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (around 2282 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 212 m² it's 20.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (177 m² median across 33 EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£495/sq ft) was about 33% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £1,130,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2

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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.

32 Beech Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Aug 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%65%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Beech Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Beech Way has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£1,241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 April 2024Most recent
£1,130,000

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.

Years Held for 32 Beech Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,330

Street avg £5,125

On par

Floor Area

212 m²

Street avg 180 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

On par

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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.

£1.5m

1 Blackmore Manor, Beech Way, Wheathampstead

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£830k

1 Brocket View, Wheathampstead

AL4 8BE

5 bed3 bath

£1.1m

1 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead

AL4 8LL

4 bed

£1.1m

1 Beech Way, Wheathampstead

AL4 8LY

4 bed2 bath

£769k

1 Ash Grove, Wheathampstead

AL4 8DF

4 bed2 bath

£750k

1 Garden Court, Wheathampstead

AL4 8RE

4 bed

£729k

1 Conquerors Hill, Wheathampstead

AL4 8NS

4 bed2 bath

£1.1m

1 Blackmore Way, Wheathampstead

AL4 8LJ

3 bed1 bath

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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FAQ

Common questions

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