17 Broadlake Close, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1NS is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £227,169 , which equates to approximately £370 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jan 2015 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,169, representing a 22.8% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £227,169 is:

  • 27.6% lower than the average property price on Broadlake Close
  • 23.1% lower than the average in the AL2 1NS postcode area
  • and 67.0% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 30 December 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£227,169
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£370
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Broadlake Close, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1NS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Dec 2016.

This property uses electric room heaters 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 24 Feb 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL2 1NS

14 th / 35
Price Rank
23% lower than average
12 th / 29
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
13 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 1NS , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 29 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£227,169
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
23 Jan 2015
£185,000
Leasehold
+164.5 %
19 May 1999
£69,950
Leasehold
+29.5 %
29 Nov 1996
£54,000
Leasehold
-1.8 %
31 Jan 1995
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2017
rooms: 3
size: 618 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 29 Feb 2016
rooms: 3
size: 619 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2008
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2007

Data Sources

The property at 17 Broadlake Close, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1NS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jan 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Dec 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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