15, Chepstow Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 2HW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 646 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 £360,196 , which equates to approximately £558 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2019 for £330,000. Since then, the value has increased by £30,196, representing a 9.2% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £360,196 is:

  • 67.5% lower than the average property price on Douglas Road
  • 7.4% lower than the average in the AL5 2HW postcode area
  • and 62.9% 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 28 March 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£360,196
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£558
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15, Chepstow Douglas Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Mar 2022.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jul 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 23.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 2HW

13 th / 13
Price Rank
7% lower than average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 2HW , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 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 6th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£360,196
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
31 May 2019
£330,000
Leasehold
+37.5 %
21 Feb 2012
£240,000
Leasehold
+29.7 %
24 Jan 2003
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £367,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £382,500
sale date: 5 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2021

Data Sources

The property at 15, Chepstow Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 2HW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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