1, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2UW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £360,037 , which equates to approximately £539 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Mar 2015 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £65,037, representing a 22.0% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £360,037 is:

  • 52.8% lower than the average property price on Luton Road
  • 0.6% lower than the average in the AL5 2UW postcode area
  • and 63.0% lower 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 11 January 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£360,037
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£539
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2UW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jan 2016.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Oct 2014. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL5 2UW

8 th / 10
Price Rank
1% lower than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
9 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 2UW , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£360,037
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
12 Mar 2015
£295,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2021
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £322,250
sale date: 31 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £332,500
sale date: 10 Sep 2014
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £239,950
sale date: 9 Dec 2010
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2007

Data Sources

The property at 1, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2UW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Mar 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jan 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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