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11 Castle Rise, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8JB

UPRN:100080844155Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:53:34.912640+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T15:28:04.532580+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-16T03:07:11.531051+00:00)
11 Castle Rise, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8JB

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,174,000
£1.11M - £1.23MHigh
Estimate
£1.17M
Range
£1.11M – £1.23M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,150
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,150
Yield
4.24%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

11 Castle Rise earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (30/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
30/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 6Bike 38
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,174,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,150
Gross Yield4.24%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.1%
5y Growth+1.7%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£625,000 (2011-11-29)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0AL4 8JB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 5/2026/1638
    Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed loft hip to gable with rear dormer, internal alterations and all associated works at 1 Castle Rise, AL4 8HX
    Approved
  • 5/2026/1298
    Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - The proposal comprises the demolition of the existing garage and attached brick-built coal store, and their replacement with a single-storey side extension. The works also include the construction of a new open porch
    Approved
  • 5/2026/1136
    Single storey side extension, relocate front entrance door with porch canopy and alterations, following demolition of existing side conservatory and part of detached garage
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2011-11-29
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
5 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,543
Population Density-
Owner Occupied88%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 58%65+ 20%
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Schools Nearby

  • Katherine Warington School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Batford Nursery School
    0.7 mi
    Outstanding
  • Sauncey Wood Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Aldwickbury School
    0.8 mi
    Inspected by ISI

6 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 15 Castle Rise
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    £750k
    -
  • 17 Castle Rise
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    £830k
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  • 11 Castle Rise
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    £625k
    -
  • 17 Castle Rise
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    £375k
    -