162 Beech Road, St Albans, AL3 5AX is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,626 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,066,435 , which equates to approximately £656 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Sep 2010 for £600,000. Since then, the value has increased by £466,435, representing a 77.7% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,066,435 is:

  • 73.3% higher than the average property price on Beech Road
  • 31.8% higher than the average in the AL3 5AX postcode area
  • and 55.0% higher than the average price for St. Albans 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 4 June 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1626 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,066,435
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£656
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

162 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jun 2010.

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 16 Nov 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL3 5AX

3 rd / 24
Price Rank
32% higher than average
3 rd / 17
Size Rank
34% bigger than average
12 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 5AX , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 17 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 3rd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,066,435
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
7 Sep 2010
£600,000
Leasehold
+100 %
20 Jan 2010
£300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1609 sq ft
sale price: £635,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2010
rooms: 7
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2006

Data Sources

The property at 162 Beech Road, St Albans, AL3 5AX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Sep 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jun 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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