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6 Highfield Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BU

EPC B10 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
Council tax
Band E
Overview

About 6 Highfield Road

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

6 Highfield Road is a detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9BU). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2025) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Across 2020–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 36.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £887,000 is 22.9% below the 2023 sale of £1,150,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£954/sq ft) was about 172.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 112 m² it's 18.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (138 m² median across 18 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). 10 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Sold July 2023 for £1,150,000.

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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.

6 Highfield Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.4 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Aug 2020
EPC improved fromE49toB84
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from Mar 2025
Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Mar 2025from Mar 2025
Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
GoodVery Good

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Highfield Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A partial demolition application was refused at 6 Highfield Road in 2022.

10 applications on record at 6 Highfield Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BU

10decisions326documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. May 2021
    Application
    Outcome in report

    Construction of new detached chalet bungalow and new dwelling with detached garage following demolition of existing bungalow and outbuildings, new access road, new boundaries to no 6A, associated landscaping works and parking

    Documents
    72 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2021/0582
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ApplicationDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

+ 7 more applications in the report

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2020.

Current estimate

£887,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 36.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,150,000

Growth on file: 36.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 July 2023Most recent

    £1,150,000

    +130.0%over 2 years

  2. 6 November 2020

    £500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9BU: £724,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Highfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 6 Highfield Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£10,268

Street avg £5,947

Strongly above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 9 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Highfield Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Sandridge School. 17 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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