156 Cravells Road, Harpenden, AL5 1BQ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,119 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 £694,965 , which equates to approximately £621 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Oct 2014 for £485,000. Since then, the value has increased by £209,965, representing a 43.3% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £694,965 is:

  • 9.9% higher than the average property price on Cravells Road
  • 1.7% lower than the average in the AL5 1BQ postcode area
  • and 28.5% 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 17 April 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1119 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£694,965
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£621
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

156 Cravells Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Apr 2013.

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 2 Jun 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 67.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL5 1BQ

18 th / 34
Price Rank
2% lower than average
8 th / 28
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
27 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 28 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 8th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£694,965
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+43 %
9 Oct 2014
£485,000
Leasehold
+94 %
9 Dec 2009
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £603,000
sale date: 9 May 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £587,500
sale date: 29 Sep 2016
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £406,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2011
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £580,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2023

Data Sources

The property at 156 Cravells Road, Harpenden, AL5 1BQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Apr 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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