What council tax band is 8 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

8 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP located?

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

Is 8 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Blackthorn Close, AL4 9RP?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 8 Blackthorn Close

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

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

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 8 Blackthorn Close, St Albans, AL4 9RP. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Skys Wood Road Terminus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School. 28 schools nearby.

FAQ

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