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18 Field Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9NW

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Field Close

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

18 Field Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sandridge, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 9NW). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 sits 58.4% above the 2013 sale of £245,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£429/sq ft) was about 33.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageEn bloc

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.

18 Field Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from May 2012
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Field Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Field Close, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9NW

1decisions1extensions10documents
  1. Jul 2020
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Front of property

    Single storey front extensions with rooflights

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2020/1116
    Full record in report

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  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

18 Field Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£388,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£245,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 August 2013Most recent

    £245,000

    +42.4%over 9 years

  2. 12 December 2003

    £172,000

    +156.7%over 7 years

  3. 23 May 1996

    £67,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9NW: £410,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Field Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Field Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,623

Street avg £5,163

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Field Close

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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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

0.3 km

Sandringham Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Wheatfields Junior Mixed School. 27 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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