158 Cravells Road, Harpenden, AL5 1BQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £615,161 , which equates to approximately £828 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2021 for £535,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,161, representing a 15.0% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £615,161 is:

  • 2.7% lower than the average property price on Cravells Road
  • 13.0% lower than the average in the AL5 1BQ postcode area
  • and 36.7% 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 8 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£615,161
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£828
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

158 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 8 Oct 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 23 Mar 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 83.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL5 1BQ

29 th / 34
Price Rank
13% lower than average
19 th / 28
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
14 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 29th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 28 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£615,161
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
31 Mar 2021
£535,000
Leasehold
+25.9 %
11 Dec 2014
£425,000
Leasehold
+46.6 %
12 Oct 2012
£290,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £679,400
sale date: 29 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 7 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 158 Cravells Road, Harpenden, AL5 1BQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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