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65 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE

ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE AL4 0XH

3 beds 2 baths 893 sq ft Listed 7 Feb 2025 (-472d)

£785,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (AL4 0XH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 65 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE AL4 0XH |
| Price | £785,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 83 m² |
| Last sold | £763,000 Sep 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £573/year

### Recommendations
- W2 (6,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8300-7921-7050-4128-6202)

## Description

Situated in a sought-after neighbourhood, this property boasts a bright and airy interior, comprising of two reception rooms and an open plan kitchen/dining room which opens into the well-maintained garden, which offers a tranquil retreat, ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests.

The first floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an additional guest cloakroom on the ground floor.  The property also allows off-street parking to the front of the house.

The modern amenities throughout the property ensure a high standard of living, making it a desirable home for families or professionals alike.

The property will be sold with no onward chain.

Client Comment:

'Lovely neighbours and the quiet location surrounded by trees make for a relaxing atmosphere. Longacres play area is great for young and older children.

Nearby walks include Oaklands College to see the goats, alpacas, cows, and sheep, Highfield Park with football fields, a maze, and orchards, or along the Alban Way for a short bike ride to The Plough.'

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/157956425/273025) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/157956425/273026) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 65 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH | £763,000 | 12/09/2025 | Detached |
| 65 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH | £595,000 | 29/03/2021 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 AUSTEN WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0FW | £1,060,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 43 BELL VIEW, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0SQ | £753,600 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 5 KAY WALK, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XX | £1,650,000 | 19/10/2022 | Detached |
| 57 CEDARWOOD DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0DN | £680,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached |
| 24 MARCONI WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0JG | £885,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached |
| 404 HATFIELD ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XT | £950,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached |
| 31 LONGACRES, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0DP | £776,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 19 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH | £865,000 | 13/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 39 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH | £735,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 44 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH | £875,000 | 26/08/2021 | Detached |
| 62 MARCONI WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0JG | £895,000 | 29/07/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 46 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH | £795,500 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 53 MARCONI WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0JG | £860,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 3 BRONTE CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0FX | £685,000 | 28/05/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £817,625 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £919,460 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £929,477 (22 Detached, AL4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St Albans). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,727/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,919/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,111/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,496/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £239,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £191,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £9,458/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 12.6%
- **10y growth:** 3.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for St Albans; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 12%
- **10y growth (index):** 23.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£763,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£9,458/m²

Local average

£929,477 (-15.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,969 of 33,755)

Street crime

124 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Stylish Detached Home
Three Bedrooms
Two Reception Rooms
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room
Two Bathrooms
Garden + Parking
Close To Beaumont School

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Set within a quiet cul-de-sac, close to excellent local schooling is this thoughtfully updated three-bedroom detached family home, which offers the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern convenience.

Situated in a sought-after neighbourhood, this property boasts a bright and airy interior, comprising of two reception rooms and an open plan kitchen/dining room which opens into the well-maintained garden, which offers a tranquil retreat, ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests.

The first floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an additional guest cloakroom on the ground floor. The property also allows off-street parking to the front of the house.

The modern amenities throughout the property ensure a high standard of living, making it a desirable home for families or professionals alike.

The property will be sold with no onward chain.

Client Comment:
'Lovely neighbours and the quiet location surrounded by trees make for a relaxing atmosphere. Longacres play area is great for young and older children.
Nearby walks include Oaklands College to see the goats, alpacas, cows, and sheep, Highfield Park with football fields, a maze, and orchards, or along the Alban Way for a short bike ride to The Plough.'

Listed by

Marshalswick

Bradford & Howley

Reference: 157956425

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 08/09/2020

Current heating cost: £573/year

Potential heating cost: £549/year

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

28% since 2021

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/09/2025 (8 months ago)	£763,000	+28.2%
Sold	29/03/2021 (5 years ago)	£595,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
21 AUSTEN WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0FW	£1,060,000	30/11/2022	Detached
43 BELL VIEW, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0SQ	£753,600	02/11/2022	Detached
5 KAY WALK, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XX	£1,650,000	19/10/2022	Detached
57 CEDARWOOD DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0DN	£680,000	12/10/2022	Detached
24 MARCONI WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0JG	£885,000	18/08/2022	Detached
404 HATFIELD ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XT	£950,000	11/08/2022	Detached
31 LONGACRES, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0DP	£776,000	20/05/2022	Detached
Same street 19 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH	£865,000	13/01/2022	Detached
Same street 39 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH	£735,000	15/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 44 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH	£875,000	26/08/2021	Detached
62 MARCONI WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0JG	£895,000	29/07/2021	Detached
Same street 46 WYNCHES FARM DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0XH	£795,500	30/06/2021	Detached
53 MARCONI WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0JG	£860,000	30/06/2021	Detached
3 BRONTE CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0FX	£685,000	28/05/2021	Detached

Street average: £817,625 (4 sales)

Area average: £919,460 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 12.6%

10y growth 3.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Albans. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -2.6%

5y (index) 12%

10y (index) 23.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for St Albans. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,727/mo

Realistic £1,919/mo

Optimistic £2,111/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St Albans.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £1,496/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View AL4 0XH

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Studio K8	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wynches Farm Drive	0.1 miles
Train station	St Albans City	1.4 miles
University	University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland Campus	2.0 miles
Hospital	NHS Albany Lodge and St Albans Children Centre	2.1 miles
Train station	St Albans Abbey	2.1 miles
Hospital	St Albans City Hospital	2.1 miles
University	Unknown	2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	39
Anti-social behaviour	21
Shoplifting	20
Criminal damage and arson	11
Other theft	11
Vehicle crime	8
Public order	5
Burglary	2
Other crime	2
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	124

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Beaumont School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 28 Apr 2014
Oakwood Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Sep 2024
Links Academy	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2016
Oaklands College	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 18 Jan 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%

Max investor price (0.8%) £239,875

Target investor price (1%) £191,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).