THE FOLD, SHEEPCOTE LANE, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST ALBANS, AL4 8NJ - £543,000

Based on the December 2024 Price Paid Data (released on 29th January 2025), the November 2024 House Price Index (released on 15th January 2025), and the December 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Data (released on 31st January 2025). Sources

THE FOLD is a large extended detached house of 139m², built sometime between 1976 and 1982. It was last sold for £543,000 in November 2009, which was around 6% below the average November 2009 detached price in the St Albans local authority area. The most recent EPC inspection was March 2009, where the current energy rating was D, and the potential energy rating was C.

THE FOLD Sold Prices

Land registry data shows two sales for THE FOLD since 1^st January 1995. The below table shows the price paid for the two sales, along with the average detached price in the St Albans local authority area for the corresponding sale date. Both of the two THE FOLD sales were for below the average price. The average price is sourced from the Office for National Statistics' House Price Index (HPI).

Date	Price	HPI Price	Variation from HPI
2009 25 NOV	£543,000	£577,796	6% below HPI
2005 6 JUL	£399,950	£490,521	18% below HPI

THE FOLD Price Paid vs. HPI Average

The below graph shows the average detached house price in the St Albans local authority area over time, sourced from the HPI. The two THE FOLD sales from July 2005 and November 2009 have been plotted on the graph. A line has been extrapolated to show what the value of the property might have been over time, following each sale, had it maintained the same margin above or below the HPI (as a percentage). For example, the July 2005 sale was for 18% below the HPI. So the extrapolation line tracks at 18% below the HPI over time, until the November 2009 sale, where it rises to 6% below the HPI. The line then continues to track at 6% below the HPI.

How Large is THE FOLD?

THE FOLD is 139m², which includes two extensions, according to the EPC inspection conducted in March 2009. This puts it in the largest 40% of detached houses in Wheathampstead, based on EPC data. The below chart shows the distribution of detached houses by size in Wheathampstead, and where THE FOLD lies on this distribution: 60% of detached houses are smaller than THE FOLD, and 40% of houses are larger. Note that EPC data is not available for all properties in Wheathampstead.

THE FOLD: Plot and Title Map

THE FOLD sits on a plot of roughly 0.204 of an acre, or 824m². The below map shows the location of THE FOLD, an approximate outline of the building(s), and the indicative extent of the property. The plot extent is a Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygon, and it is important to note that a title may include more than one polygon, whereas only one polygon is shown on the map (the polygon which intersects with the position of THE FOLD). The full extent of the land contained in any registered title can only be identified from the individual title plan. The maps on this page should not be relied upon to establish the extent of a title.

Where is THE FOLD?

THE FOLD is located on SHEEPCOTE LANE in WHEATHAMPSTEAD, in the AL4 postcode district. The below map shows the position of THE FOLD on SHEEPCOTE LANE.