The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Outstanding1.84 miles · Ages 3–7
Community school
Inspected 7 Nov 2023
Property History
25, THE HILL, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8PW
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-04-2022 | £1,280,000 | £639 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 30-09-2005 | £478,500 | £239 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 14-04-2004 | £470,000 | £235 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 24-11-1995 | £185,000 | £92 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2022 | D | C | 25 The Hill, Wheathampstead | 2,002 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£3,494–£4,032 per year
Likely Bands F–G · standard two-adult charge
Based on 4 recorded sales, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses St Albans average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
St Albans 004B (E01023747)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
9 / 10
Rank
30,220 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
3 Outstanding · 2 Good · 5 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
3 Outstanding · 2 Good · 5 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
Good0.24 miles · Ages 3–11
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 28 Sep 2022
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
No current Ofsted rating0.09 miles · Ages 4–11
Voluntary aided school
High Beeches Primary School
No current Ofsted rating1.86 miles · Ages 5–11
Community school
The Grove Junior School
No current Ofsted rating1.88 miles · Ages 7–11
Community school
Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)Sir John Lawes School
Outstanding2.41 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 28 Mar 2023
Sandringham School
Outstanding2.75 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 7 Feb 2024
Katherine Warington School
Good1.89 miles · Ages 11–19
Free schools
Inspected 28 Feb 2024
St George's School
No current Ofsted rating2.71 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 11 Mar 2025
St Albans Girls' School
No current Ofsted rating3.18 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 26 Nov 2024
Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in AL4 8PW
RisingCrime is up 12.2% over the past year, driven by increases in shoplifting and offset by decreases in drugs.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 15 crimes
Overall Change
+12.2%
Increasing trend
Rising Most
Shoplifting
200% (low volume)
Falling Most
Drugs
-100%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 38.8% |
+16.4%
vs +1.4% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 26.1% |
+22.9%
vs -1.3% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 13.3% |
+120%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Other theft | 10 | 6.1% |
-33.3%
vs -4.6% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.6% |
-66.7%
vs -7% nationally
|
| Other crime | 5 | 3% |
+150%
vs -2% nationally
|
| Public order | 5 | 3% |
0%
vs -3.2% nationally
|
| Burglary | 4 | 2.4% |
+100%
vs -6.3% nationally
|
| Robbery | 3 | 1.8% |
+50%
vs +9.2% nationally
|
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.8% |
+200%
vs -2.3% nationally
|
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