1 Field Close, Harpenden, AL5 1EP is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 2,002 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 £1,053,938 , which equates to approximately £526 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2006 for £495,000. Since then, the value has increased by £558,938, representing a 112.9% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,053,938 is:

  • 59.7% higher than the average property price on Field Close
  • 62.5% higher than the average in the AL5 1EP postcode area
  • and 8.4% 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 3 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
2002 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,053,938
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£526
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Field Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1EP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jul 2023.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 May 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1EP

1 st / 20
Price Rank
63% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
141% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1EP , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 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 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,053,938
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+113 %
30 Aug 2006
£495,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £705,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 688 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2012
rooms: 3
size: 699 sq ft
sale price: £339,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2010
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £516,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2018
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 1 Field Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1EP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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