16 Wordsworth Road, Harpenden, AL5 4AF is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,702 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 £1,951,313 , which equates to approximately £722 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 May 2019 for £1,600,000. Since then, the value has increased by £351,313, representing a 22.0% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,951,313 is:

  • 26.3% higher than the average property price on Wordsworth Road
  • 31.1% higher than the average in the AL5 4AF postcode area
  • and 100.7% higher 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 7 September 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2702 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,951,313
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£722
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Wordsworth Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Sep 2017.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 May 2010, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to F, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 94.7%.

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 system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor 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
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL5 4AF

1 st / 18
Price Rank
31% higher than average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
43% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4AF , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 18. 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 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,951,313
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
1 May 2019
£1,600,000
Leasehold
+63.3 %
16 May 2011
£980,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £750,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2011
rooms: 7
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £680,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2006
rooms: 8
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £1,100,000
sale date: 13 May 2021
rooms: 8
size: 2045 sq ft
sale price: £845,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2011
rooms: 8
size: 1938 sq ft
sale price: £908,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2014

Data Sources

The property at 16 Wordsworth Road, Harpenden, AL5 4AF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 May 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Sep 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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