10, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2UW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £375,086 , which equates to approximately £545 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Dec 2010 for £239,950. Since then, the value has increased by £135,136, representing a 56.3% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £375,086 is:

  • 50.9% lower than the average property price on Luton Road
  • 3.6% higher than the average in the AL5 2UW postcode area
  • and 61.4% lower than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 10 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
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£375,086
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£545
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

10, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2UW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 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 17 Apr 2010, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 29.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

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

Compared to AL5 2UW

6 th / 10
Price Rank
4% higher than average
1 st / 10
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 2UW , this flat's estimated value ranks 6th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th 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 1st out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£375,086
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
9 Dec 2010
£239,950
Leasehold
+7.8 %
17 Oct 2007
£222,500
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: 667 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2015
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £332,500
sale date: 10 Sep 2014
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2007

Data Sources

The property at 10, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2UW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Dec 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jan 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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