168 The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9XJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,347 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,089,565 , which equates to approximately £810 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jun 2010 for £587,500. Since then, the value has increased by £502,065, representing a 85.5% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,089,565 is:

  • 96.6% higher than the average property price on The Ridgeway
  • 5.4% higher than the average in the AL4 9XJ postcode area
  • and 61.9% 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 17 March 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1347 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,089,565
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£810
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

168 The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9XJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 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 7 Oct 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 71.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL4 9XJ

5 th / 17
Price Rank
5% higher than average
10 th / 13
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL4 9XJ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 10th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,089,565
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+85 %
9 Jun 2010
£587,500
Leasehold
+38.2 %
4 Jan 2010
£425,000
Leasehold
+41.7 %
1 Mar 2002
£299,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £885,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2007
rooms: 8
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £367,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2004
rooms: 7
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 22 Mar 2002
rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2001

Data Sources

The property at 168 The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9XJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jun 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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