1, Gatcombe Court Dexter Close, St Albans, AL1 5WA is a leasehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £449,592 , which equates to approximately £564 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Apr 1999 for £102,500. Since then, the value has increased by £347,092, representing a 338.6% increase, or approximately 12.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £449,592 is:

  • 12.8% higher than the average property price on Dexter Close
  • 23.6% higher than the average in the AL1 5WA postcode area
  • and 34.7% lower than the average price for St. Albans 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 20 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£449,592
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£564
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1, Gatcombe Court Dexter Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5WA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Aug 2020.

This property uses an electric boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jul 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 35.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 5WA

9 th / 44
Price Rank
24% higher than average
7 th / 42
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
33 rd / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5WA , this flat's estimated value ranks 9th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 42 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 7th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£449,592
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+339 %
29 Apr 1999
£102,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £246,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 932 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2002
rooms: 3
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2004
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 1 Oct 2004
rooms: 2
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2004

Data Sources

The property at 1, Gatcombe Court Dexter Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5WA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Apr 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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