1 Bowers Way, Harpenden, AL5 4EP is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,400 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £2,273,069 , which equates to approximately £947 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Apr 2012 for £1,290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £983,069, representing a 76.2% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £2,273,069 is:

  • 41.2% higher than the average property price on Bowers Way
  • 41.2% higher than the average in the AL5 4EP postcode area
  • and 133.8% higher than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 June 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL5 4EP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2400 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£2,273,069
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£947
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Bowers Way, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jun 2021.

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 21 Jun 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 4EP

1 st / 13
Price Rank
41% higher than average
3 rd / 11
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
2 nd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4EP , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 11 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 3rd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£2,273,069
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
23 Apr 2012
£1,290,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2314 sq ft
sale price: £1,800,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2022
rooms: 9
size: 2530 sq ft
sale price: £1,400,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2016
rooms: 9
size: 2390 sq ft
sale price: £1,525,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2016
rooms: 9
size: 2411 sq ft
sale price: £1,600,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2015

Data Sources

The property at 1 Bowers Way, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Apr 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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