What type of property is 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF?

1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF sell for?

1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF last sold for £645,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF?

1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL4 9EF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF have?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF was a refusal for an application (ref. 5/2025/0673) in June 2025. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF?

1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF located?

1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF sits in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF 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 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF?

The closest primary school to 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF is Sandridge School (206m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Woodcock Hill, AL4 9EF is Lyndon Mead, 255m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EF

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Woodcock Hill

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

1 Woodcock Hill is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9EF). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump.

At 98 m² it's 16.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (117 m² median across 8 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£611/sq ft) was about 76.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Last sale on file: £645,000 in December 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

1 Woodcock Hill's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Woodcock Hill was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at 1 Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EF

4decisions2extensions60documents

Oct 2024
Solar PanelsFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey
Two storey side extension with rear dormer. Two storey rear extension. Alterations to openings. Removal of chimney. Installation of roof lights and solar photovoltaic array
Extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
5/2024/1328
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OutlineSept 2025Decision
OutlineJun 2025Decision

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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.

1 Woodcock Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£677,000

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Last sold (2023)

£645,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 December 2023Most recent
£645,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in AL4 9EF: £242,250 (2014–1995).

Nearby sales in AL4 9EF

On the street

Versus other Woodcock Hill homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Woodcock Hill lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

43 (E)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.3 km

Lyndon Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sandridge School. 13 schools nearby.

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