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8 Garrard Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8PE

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
138 m²
1485 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Garrard Way

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

8 Garrard Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8PE). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 138 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £724,000 is 27% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£384/sq ft) was about 28.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (December 2015). 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended 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 8 Garrard Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 8 Garrard Way.

3 applications on record at 8 Garrard Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8PE

3decisions2extensions17documents
  1. Jul 2006
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2006/1206
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision
  4. ConversionDecision

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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.

Price for 8 Garrard Way has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£724,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£570,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 December 2015Most recent

    £570,000

    +371.1%over 17 years

  2. 12 January 1998

    £121,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8PE: £599,000 (2022–2021).

On the street

Versus other Garrard Way homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Garrard Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,130

Street avg £3,996

On par

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

0.1 km

Memorial Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

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