128 Grove Road, Harpenden, AL5 1HQ is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £320,640 , which equates to approximately £403 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Feb 2014 for £232,000. Since then, the value has increased by £88,640, representing a 38.2% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £320,640 is:

  • 42.7% lower than the average property price on Grove Road
  • 9.2% higher than the average in the AL5 1HQ postcode area
  • and 67.0% 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 26 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£320,640
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£403
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

128 Grove Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jun 2014.

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 29 Jun 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 22.2%.

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, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL5 1HQ

4 th / 14
Price Rank
9% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
47% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1HQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 4th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 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 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£320,640
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
14 Feb 2014
£232,000
Leasehold
+7.4 %
19 Mar 2010
£216,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2011
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2020
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2016
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £259,950
sale date: 20 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at 128 Grove Road, Harpenden, AL5 1HQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Feb 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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