13 Birchmead Close, St Albans, AL3 6BS is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,163 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £614,335 , which equates to approximately £528 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jan 2022 for £565,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,335, representing a 8.7% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £614,335 is:

  • 25.0% higher than the average property price on Birchmead Close
  • 20.1% higher than the average in the AL3 6BS postcode area
  • and 8.7% lower than the average price for St. Albans 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 June 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1163 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£614,335
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£528
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

13 Birchmead Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jun 2021.

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 7 Jul 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 46.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from warm air, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL3 6BS

3 rd / 11
Price Rank
20% higher than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
43% bigger than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 6BS , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 11. 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 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£614,335
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
28 Jan 2022
£565,000
Leasehold
+64.2 %
23 Oct 2015
£344,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2000

Data Sources

The property at 13 Birchmead Close, St Albans, AL3 6BS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jan 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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