What did 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP sell for?

2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP last sold for £410,000 in May 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP have?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP was a refusal for an application (ref. 5/2025/0580) in May 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP located?

2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

Police records around 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP 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 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The closest primary school to 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is Skyswood Primary & Nursery School (104m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandringham School (452m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is Skys Wood Road Terminus, 147m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP

4 planning records

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 2 Blackthorn Close

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2 Blackthorn Close is a property in St Albans (AL4 9RP). It has council tax band F.

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in May 2003. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 2 Blackthorn Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at 2 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP

4decisions4extensions26documents

Flagged:Retrospective

Jul 2003
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Two storey side extension and loft conversion with double garage
Extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
5/2003/1213
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ExtensionSept 2025Decision
ExtensionMay 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2003)

£410,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 May 2003Most recent
£410,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 9RP: £855,000 (2025–2015).

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Area

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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

0.1 km

Skys Wood Road Terminus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School. 28 schools nearby.

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