Property profile

2B Marford RoadWheathampstead

AL4 8AS

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

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Map showing 2B Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans

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Estimated sale price

£1,310,000

Detached sold in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold25 Jan 2006
£700,000Change since last sale: +£611,000 (+87%)
Annualised change
+3.1% per yearSt Albans annualised change (detached) since 2006: +4.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £611 per sq ft
£561 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£50 per sq ft (−8.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
£975,000Estimate vs local median: +£336,000 (+34%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area217 m² / 2,336 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection21 Oct 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Jan 2006£700,000+84%
30 Jul 2001£380,000+117%
28 Sept 1999£175,000-

Local market

Property prices in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

Median price: £682,500
Price per sq ft: £597
Sales (last 12 months): 94
Typical range (middle 50%): £500K – £948K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £682,500 (about £597 per square foot) in Sandridge & Wheathampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£975,000£611
Semi-Detached28£692,500£606
Terraced21£500,000£619
Flats11£269,950£456

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£735,000£295,000£578,750£390,000
2017£723,150£256,500£534,500£405,000
2018£775,000£240,000£628,250£350,000
2019£768,250£234,975£560,000£391,250
2020£710,000£240,500£587,500£425,000
2021£790,000£252,500£575,000£462,500
2022£972,500£280,000£652,500£488,000
2023£800,000£276,500£645,000£474,750
2024£875,000£210,000£690,000£525,000
2025£900,000£258,000£670,000£525,000
2026£975,000£315,000£720,000£469,167
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£431£349£487£520
2017£498£500£460£435
2018£500£429£467£423
2019£503£406£486£516
2020£499£417£492£479
2021£537£475£525£541
2022£615£505£546£565
2023£583£451£611£617
2024£595£356£569£560
2025£610£434£607£492
2026£612£423£606£631
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandridge & Wheathampstead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL4 8AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL4 8AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 202641, Marford Road, St Albans, AL4 8AYTerracedFreehold£470,000
04 Dec 202535, Marford Road, St Albans, AL4 8AYTerracedFreehold£810,000
13 Feb 2026Flat 4, Aberscombe House, 10, Garrard Way, St Albans, AL4 8PEFlatsLeasehold£165,000
05 Dec 20255, Garrard Way, St Albans, AL4 8PESemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000
29 May 202655, Necton Road, St Albans, AL4 8ATDetachedFreehold£975,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans-102 m²-
4A Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans-336 m²-
10, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. AlbansFreehold159 m²£825,000 (2018)
12, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. AlbansFreehold104 m²£751,500 (2019)
16 Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. AlbansFreehold111 m²£480,000 (2019)
20, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. AlbansFreehold153 m²£860,000 (2023)
26 Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. AlbansFreehold155 m²£600,000 (2019)
28, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. AlbansFreehold134 m²£455,000 (2013)
30, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. AlbansFreehold156 m²£790,000 (2019)
32, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. AlbansFreehold69 m²£625,000 (2021)

Area insights for AL4 8AS

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Overview

Postcode AL4 8AS is located in a rural town, within the Sandridge & Wheathampstead area of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wheathampstead area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wheathampstead is £75,115 per year. The median sale price in Sandridge & Wheathampstead is £682,500 (around £597 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £500,000 and £947,500. The nearest station is Harpenden, about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Wheathampstead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,490 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wheathampstead has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Wheathampstead is £75,115 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL4 8AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Wheathampstead near AL4 8AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Harpenden located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
3,792.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.57(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.35(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.99(-21%)
Burglary
3.74(+35%)
Other theft
3.12(-43%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
88.78%
Other White
19
6.27%
Indian
3
0.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.99%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
51.43%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.1%
No qualifications
26
10.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.94%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
43.8%
Owns with a mortgage
47
34.31%
Social rents from council
18
13.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.57%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

Schools

In the AL4 8AS postcode area, located within Wheathampstead, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for AL4 8AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBeech Hyde Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miPrimarySt Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of AL4 8AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL4 8AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express19-21 High Street, St Albans, AL4 8BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miVillage StorePalmerston Drive, St Albans, AL4 8BUWalking directions to Village Store