188 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,206 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 £629,538 , which equates to approximately £522 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Oct 2010 for £347,500. Since then, the value has increased by £282,038, representing a 81.2% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £629,538 is:

  • 29.5% higher than the average property price on Drakes Drive
  • 8.8% higher than the average in the AL1 5AB postcode area
  • and 8.5% 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 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 16 April 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
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£629,538
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£522
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

188 Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Apr 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 31 Oct 2008, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 32.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to flat, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Sale History

Today
£629,538
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
29 Oct 2010
£347,500
Leasehold
+31.1 %
29 Apr 2004
£265,000
Leasehold
+171.8 %
19 May 1997
£97,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

13 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AG
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2007
121 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AW
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £242,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2006
18 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AF
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2005
25 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AG
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2004
98 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AD
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £176,500
sale date: 30 Aug 2000

Data Sources

The property at 188 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Oct 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Apr 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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