16 Bowers Way, Harpenden, AL5 4EW is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 3,057 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,393,019 , which equates to approximately £456 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Aug 2015 for £1,025,000. Since then, the value has increased by £368,019, representing a 35.9% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,393,019 is:

  • 13.4% lower than the average property price on Bowers Way
  • 11.5% lower than the average in the AL5 4EW postcode area
  • and 43.3% higher than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
3057 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,393,019
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£456
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Bowers Way, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Apr 2025.

This property uses a gas boiler with both underfloor heating and radiators as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jul 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 78.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no 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 4EW

11 th / 14
Price Rank
12% lower than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
42% bigger than average
8 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4EW , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 8 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 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,393,019
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
21 Aug 2015
£1,025,000
Leasehold
+93.4 %
16 Mar 2004
£530,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £1,800,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 9
size: 2411 sq ft
sale price: £1,600,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2015
rooms: 7
size: 2013 sq ft
sale price: £750,053
sale date: 6 Jul 2012
rooms:
size: 2562 sq ft
sale price: £1,510,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2021
rooms:
size: 2325 sq ft
sale price: £1,400,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 16 Bowers Way, Harpenden, AL5 4EW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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