126 Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1LS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,819 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 £1,026,667 , which equates to approximately £564 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2018 for £880,000. Since then, the value has increased by £146,667, representing a 16.7% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,026,667 is:

  • 16.9% higher than the average property price on Piggottshill Lane
  • 5.0% higher than the average in the AL5 1LS postcode area
  • and 5.6% 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 20 June 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1819 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,026,667
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£564
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

126 Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1LS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jun 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Mar 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 32.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to AL5 1LS

2 nd / 11
Price Rank
5% higher than average
1 st / 7
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
5 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1LS , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 7 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 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,026,667
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
28 Sep 2018
£880,000
Leasehold
+30.4 %
7 Aug 2012
£675,000
Leasehold
-3.6 %
28 May 2010
£700,000
Leasehold
+100 %
31 Jul 2003
£350,000
Leasehold
+29.6 %
16 Aug 2000
£270,000
Leasehold
+107.7 %
28 Jun 1995
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 6 Jul 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £1,133,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £1,130,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1744 sq ft
sale price: £1,300,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £705,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 126 Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1LS appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jun 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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