16, Opus House Charrington Place, St Albans, AL1 3DB is a leasehold flat built in 2012 onwards. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £321,451 , which equates to approximately £766 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2013 for £222,000. Since then, the value has increased by £99,451, representing a 44.8% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £321,451 is:

  • 17.9% lower than the average property price on Charrington Place
  • 32.6% lower than the average in the AL1 3DB postcode area
  • and 54.3% lower than the average price for St Albans as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as owner-occupied and once as rented, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2012 onwards
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£321,451
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£766
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16, Opus House Charrington Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jan 2025.

This property uses electric underfloor heating as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Apr 2024, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 2.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric underfloor heating).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, insulated (assumed) to system built, with internal insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
System built, with internal insulation
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 3DB

37 th / 41
Price Rank
33% lower than average
38 th / 41
Size Rank
42% smaller than average
6 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 3DB , this flat's estimated value ranks 37th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 41 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 38th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£321,451
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
20 Dec 2013
£222,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 31 May 2018
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £297,500
sale date: 9 Feb 2018
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 3 May 2016
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2013
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at 16, Opus House Charrington Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3DB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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