What type of property is 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN?

16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN?

16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN last sold for £475,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £182,000 in August 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2002 and May 2023, 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN rose from £182,000 to £475,000, a change of £293,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN?

16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN?

16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN is in council tax band D.

Where is 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN located?

16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN sits in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN?

Police records around 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN 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 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN?

The closest primary school to 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN is Wheatfields Junior Mixed School (194m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (449m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN?

The closest bus stop to 16 Wheat Close, AL4 9NN is Sandringham Crescent, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Wheat Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9NN

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Wheat Close

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

16 Wheat Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9NN). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£649/sq ft) was about 84% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £475,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageSingle
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromE39toD65

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gasPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Wheat Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9NN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Wheat Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

16 Wheat Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£521,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£475,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2023Most recent
£475,000
+90.0%over 11 years
19 June 2011
£250,000
+37.4%over 8 years
12 August 2002
£182,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9NN: £410,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in AL4 9NN

On the street

Versus other Wheat Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Wheat Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,985

Street avg £5,337

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

0.2 km

Sandringham Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Wheatfields Junior Mixed School. 26 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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