1 Aran Close, Harpenden, AL5 1SW is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,130 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £685,722 , which equates to approximately £607 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jun 2009 for £312,000. Since then, the value has increased by £373,722, representing a 119.8% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £685,722 is:

  • 12.4% lower than the average property price on Aran Close
  • 9.8% lower than the average in the AL5 1SW postcode area
  • and 26.5% lower than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in AL5 1SW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£685,722
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£607
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Aran Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1SW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Mar 2022.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Apr 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1SW

6 th / 15
Price Rank
10% lower than average
7 th / 10
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1SW , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£685,722
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+120 %
1 Jun 2009
£312,000
Leasehold
+83.5 %
16 Oct 1998
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £815,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1112 sq ft
sale price: £522,700
sale date: 12 Jun 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2014

Data Sources

The property at 1 Aran Close, Harpenden, AL5 1SW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Jun 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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