What kind of home is 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW?

16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW is a semi-detached house.

When did 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW last change hands?

16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW last sold for £619,000 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW?

The current EPC rating for 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW?

16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW use?

The latest EPC at 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW?

16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW in?

16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW sits in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW 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 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW?

The closest primary school to 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW is Sandridge School (539m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW?

The closest bus stop to 16 Spencer Place, AL4 9DW is St Leonard's Church, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

16 Spencer Place, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DW

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Spencer Place

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

16 Spencer Place is a semi-detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9DW). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £747,000 is 20.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£532/sq ft) was about 54.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in February 2018. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Spencer Place

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,220 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Spencer Place, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 16 Spencer Place, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DW

2decisions2extensions16documents

Aug 2009
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Porch canopy, single storey front and side extension to include garage and alterations to openings
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
5/2009/1232
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
PorchNov 2025Decision

Unlock 16 Spencer Place, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DW's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
All 2 applications on this property in full
The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16 Spencer Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£747,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2018)

£619,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 February 2018Most recent
£619,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9DW: £495,000 (2024–2008).

Nearby sales in AL4 9DW

On the street

Versus other Spencer Place homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 16 Spencer Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,731

Street avg £3,853

Strongly above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Spencer Place

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£765k

1 Bishops Close

AL4 9AR

£719k

1 Craiglands

AL4 9AH

3 bed1 bath

£800k

1 Briar Road

AL4 9TH

5 bed

£650k

1 Belsize Close

AL4 9YD

4 bed

£649k

1 Beverley Gardens

AL4 9BJ

£647k

1 Berkley Close

AL4 9TS

3 bed

£868k

1 Chancery Close

AL4 9YF

4 bed

£900k

1 Buxton Close

AL4 9UH

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

St Leonard's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Sandridge School. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Spencer Place, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.