What type of property is Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH?

Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH is a detached house.

When did Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH last change hands?

Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH last sold for £1,750,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH?

The current EPC rating for Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH?

Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH has a recorded floor area of 309 m² (3,326 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH heated?

The latest EPC at Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH had any planning applications?

Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH has 4 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in June 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH?

Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH 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 Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH located?

Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH sits in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH?

Police records around Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH 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 Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH?

The closest primary school to Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH is Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery (1.6km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH?

The closest bus stop to Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, AL4 9BH is The Wicked Lady PH, 1.4km away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BH

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

309 m²

3326 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Tower Lodge

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

Tower Lodge is a detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9BH). It has a recorded floor area of 309 m² (around 3326 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on oil.

At 309 m² it's 18.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (260 m² median across 3 EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £2,234,000 is 27.7% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £1,750,000.

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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.

Tower Lodge's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

8.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromE50toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at Tower Lodge, Tower Hill Lane, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BH

4decisions3extensions50documents

Aug 2015
Porch
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Demolition of existing conservatory and replaced with smaller garden room, replacement of existing front porch with new oak structure, associated works to garage and alterations to openings
Extension
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
5/2015/1745
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
PorchJun 2020Decision
ConditionsFeb 2016Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£2,234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£1,750,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 December 2019Most recent
£1,750,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in AL4 9BH: £550,000 (2017–2004).

Nearby sales in AL4 9BH

On the street

Versus other Tower Hill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Tower Lodge runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

309 m²

Street avg 268 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.0 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Below

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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

1.4 km

The Wicked Lady PH — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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