1 The Close, Harpenden, AL5 3NB is a freehold semi-detached property built in 2012 onwards. The property offers approximately 1,873 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 £1,227,293 , which equates to approximately £655 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jul 2015 for £887,500. Since then, the value has increased by £339,793, representing a 38.3% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,227,293 is:

  • 40.5% higher than the average property price on The Close
  • 37.2% higher than the average in the AL5 3NB postcode area
  • and 31.5% 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 9 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
2012 onwards
Interior Size
1873 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,227,293
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£655
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 The Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3NB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 May 2024.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jan 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (another dwelling above) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 3NB

2 nd / 30
Price Rank
37% higher than average
3 rd / 21
Size Rank
52% bigger than average
11 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 3NB , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 21 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,227,293
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
9 Jul 2015
£887,500
Leasehold
+33.5 %
7 Aug 2009
£665,000
Leasehold
+216.7 %
21 Nov 2005
£210,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

1A The Close, Harpenden, AL5 3NB
rooms: 5
size: 745 sq ft
sale price: £890,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2015
2 The Close, Harpenden, AL5 3NB
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £785,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2023
4 The Close, Harpenden, AL5 3NB
rooms: 6
size: 1425 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 8 May 2013
5 The Close, Harpenden, AL5 3NB
rooms: 4
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £396,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2006
6 The Close, Harpenden, AL5 3NB
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2012

Data Sources

The property at 1 The Close, Harpenden, AL5 3NB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jul 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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