1 Melrose Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 2BH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,518 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £870,393 , which equates to approximately £573 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2018 for £758,000. Since then, the value has increased by £112,393, representing a 14.8% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £870,393 is:

  • 18.1% higher than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 20.1% higher than the average in the WD6 2BH postcode area
  • and 67.4% higher than the average price for Borehamwood 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 29 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1518 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£870,393
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£573
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Melrose Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD6 2BH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 2018.

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 Apr 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to WD6 2BH

6 th / 23
Price Rank
20% higher than average
3 rd / 16
Size Rank
35% bigger than average
14 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD6 2BH , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 16 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 3rd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£870,393
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
2 Aug 2018
£758,000
Leasehold
+91.4 %
21 Aug 2009
£396,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £975,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £775,000
sale date: 22 May 2017
rooms: 8
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £635,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £810,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £617,500
sale date: 18 Sep 2014

Data Sources

The property at 1 Melrose Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 2BH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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