12, Leaside Court Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BX is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £222,129 , which equates to approximately £558 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Sep 2005 for £124,000. Since then, the value has increased by £98,129, representing a 79.1% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £222,129 is:

  • 58.2% lower than the average property price on Lower Luton Road
  • 0.0% lower than the average in the AL5 5BX postcode area
  • and 76.2% lower 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 31 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£222,129
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£558
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12, Leaside Court Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5BX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Aug 2024.

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 24 Mar 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 32.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining flat, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 5BX

7 th / 13
Price Rank
0% same as average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
4 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5BX , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£222,129
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
2 Sep 2005
£124,000
Leasehold
+45.9 %
30 Jul 2001
£85,000
Leasehold
+58.9 %
24 May 1999
£53,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2019
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 12, Leaside Court Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Sep 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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