Our Data Sources
May Cottage, St. Albans has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate May Cottage, St. Albans would be worth £1,812,900, with a potential rental value of £5,291 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,605,711, with a rental value of £4,687 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
May Cottage, St. Albans occupies a 2,725 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 9 other houses in this postcode, 7 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
May Cottage, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Apr 2022.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric.
Sold Prices
May Cottage, St. Albans last changed hands on 28th September 2021, selling for £1,590,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 4.4% since September 2021.
- Sold Sep 2021£1,590,000
Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 849 sales within 2.4 kilometres of May Cottage, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Longacres, Hammonds Lane, St. Albans, AL4 9BG, a freehold house, sold at £1,550,000 on the 6th December 2024.
Read more about house prices in AL4.
- Sold Dec 2024£1,550,000 | 4 Bed HouseLongacres, Hammonds Lane, St. Albans, AL4 9BGLongacres, Hammonds Lane, St. Albans, AL4 9BG
- Sold Nov 2024£2,000,000 | 5 Bed HouseHollybush, Hammonds Lane, St. Albans, AL4 9BGHollybush, Hammonds Lane, St. Albans, AL4 9BG
- Sold Sep 2012£2,250,000 | 5 Bed HouseMeadow Lodge, Hammonds Lane, St. Albans, AL4 9BGMeadow Lodge, Hammonds Lane, St. Albans, AL4 9BG
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Agents in our network have reported 4 lettings within 2.4 kilometres of May Cottage, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 24, Wilstone Drive, St. Albans, AL4 9TT, a freehold house let by Collinson Hall in November 2025.
- Let agreed Nov 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed House24, Wilstone Drive, St. Albans, AL4 9TT24, Wilstone Drive, St. Albans, AL4 9TT
- Let agreed Jun 2023£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed House74, High Street, St. Albans, AL4 9BZ74, High Street, St. Albans, AL4 9BZ
- Let agreed May 2023£ Undisclosed | 4 Bed House6, Chancery Close, St. Albans, AL4 9YF6, Chancery Close, St. Albans, AL4 9YF
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks May Cottage, St. Albans as the 6th largest and the 3rd most expensive of the 9 addresses on Hammonds Lane, Sandridge, St. Albans, AL4.
Against the AL4 postcode district average, it is £1.053m more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Sandridge School1.5 km away
- Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery2.2 km away
- St Helen's Church of England Primary School2.7 km away
- Sandringham School2.9 km away
- Stanborough School4.0 km away
- Beaumont School4.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hatfield (Herts)|5.1 km away
- Welwyn Garden City|5.2 km away
- St Albans City|5.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
