What kind of home is 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL?

4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL sell for?

4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL last sold for £570,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,000 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and August 2024, 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL rose from £112,000 to £570,000, a change of £458,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL?

4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL use?

The latest EPC at 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL?

4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL is in council tax band E.

Which area is 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL in?

4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL?

Police records around 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL 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 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL?

The closest primary school to 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL is St Helen's Church of England Primary School (89m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Town Farm, AL4 8QL is St Helen's School, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Town Farm, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8QL

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Town Farm

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

4 Town Farm is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8QL). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£535/sq ft) was about 52% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold August 2024 for £570,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jan 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

42%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Town Farm, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 4 Town Farm, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8QL

2decisions2extensions21documents

Mar 2026
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Loft conversion with rear window dormer and front rooflights
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
5/2025/2223
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Loft ConversionApr 2026Decision

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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 4 Town Farm has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£587,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£570,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2024Most recent
£570,000
+408.9%over 28 years
7 September 1995
£112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8QL: £480,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in AL4 8QL

On the street

Versus other Town Farm homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 4 Town Farm runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,758

Street avg £5,165

Strongly above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

St Helen's School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Helen's Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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