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

8 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 6a

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

6a is a four-bedroom detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9BU). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 93 m² it sits well below the postcode median (138 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 8 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £754,000 is 45% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£519/sq ft) was about 48.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £520,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from May 2013
EPC improved fromD62toE51
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2017from May 2015
EPC improved fromE51toC69
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

6a has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

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

8decisions8extensions69documents
  1. Apr 2013
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion including raising of roof ridge, hipped to gable roof extensions, two front and two rear dormer windows, alterations to openings and front porch canopy

    ExtensionPorch
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2013/0146
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 5 more applications in the report

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  • All 8 applications on this property in full
  • The 69 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

6a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£754,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£520,000

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2018Most recent

    £520,000

    +333.3%over 16 years

  2. 22 February 2002

    £120,000

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 habitable rooms, 6a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,591

Street avg £6,222

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6a

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
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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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FAQ

Common questions

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