1A St James Road, Harpenden, AL5 4NX is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 883 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £443,132 , which equates to approximately £502 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jun 2021 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £18,132, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £443,132 is:

  • 43.2% lower than the average property price on St James Road
  • 40.7% lower than the average in the AL5 4NX postcode area
  • and 54.4% lower 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 8 April 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£443,132
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£502
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1A St James Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4NX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Apr 2021.

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 2008, 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 main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from poor to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% 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
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 4NX

10 th / 10
Price Rank
41% lower than average
5 th / 6
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
6 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4NX , this flat's estimated value ranks 10th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 6 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 5th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£443,132
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
29 Jun 2021
£425,000
Leasehold
+10.4 %
9 Feb 2017
£385,000
Leasehold
+75 %
28 Feb 2011
£220,000
Leasehold
-3.3 %
3 Mar 2006
£227,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 27 May 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1362 sq ft
sale price: £493,500
sale date: 11 May 2009
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £1,005,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 1A St James Road, Harpenden, AL5 4NX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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