197 Hughenden Road, St Albans, AL4 9QP is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 441 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 £245,588 , which equates to approximately £556 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Feb 2000 for £75,000. Since then, the value has increased by £170,588, representing a 227.5% increase, or approximately 8.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £245,588 is:

  • 7.3% lower than the average property price on Hughenden Road
  • 6.8% higher than the average in the AL4 9QP postcode area
  • and 64.3% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 April 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in AL4 9QP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£245,588
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£556
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

197 Hughenden Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9QP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Apr 2024.

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 20 Nov 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL4 9QP

7 th / 23
Price Rank
7% higher than average
11 th / 21
Size Rank
0% same size than average
6 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL4 9QP , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 21 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 11th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£245,588
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+227 %
25 Feb 2000
£75,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2022
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2018
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2017
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2016
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 197 Hughenden Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9QP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Feb 2000. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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