19 Townsend Road, Harpenden, AL5 4BQ is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,668 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 £1,204,245 , which equates to approximately £722 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2010 for £674,000. Since then, the value has increased by £530,245, representing a 78.7% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,204,245 is:

  • 14.6% higher than the average property price on Townsend Road
  • 28.7% lower than the average in the AL5 4BQ postcode area
  • and 23.9% 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 26 June 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1668 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,204,245
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£722
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

19 Townsend Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jun 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Jul 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 81.1%.

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, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from some secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL5 4BQ

19 th / 21
Price Rank
29% lower than average
11 th / 14
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
13 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 14 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 11th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,204,245
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
15 Dec 2010
£674,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1841 sq ft
sale price: £1,350,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2019
rooms: 8
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £1,040,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2015

Data Sources

The property at 19 Townsend Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4BQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jun 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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