2 Ashcroft Close, Harpenden, AL5 1JJ is a freehold detached property built in 2012 onwards. The property offers approximately 2,347 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,223,931 , which equates to approximately £522 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Oct 2023 for £1,190,000. Since then, the value has increased by £33,931, representing a 2.9% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,223,931 is:

  • 7.3% higher than the average property price on Ashcroft Close
  • 7.8% higher than the average in the AL5 1JJ postcode area
  • and 31.2% 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 13 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2012 onwards
Interior Size
2347 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,223,931
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£522
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Ashcroft Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1JJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Nov 2024.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and underfloor heating. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Feb 2022, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 51.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, underfloor, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£1,223,931
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
20 Oct 2023
£1,190,000
Freehold
-2.1 %
24 Jun 2022
£1,215,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £287,500
sale date: 8 Mar 2000
rooms: 6
size: 1644 sq ft
sale price: £800,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2010
rooms: 6
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £1,150,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £1,137,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £1,030,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 2 Ashcroft Close, Harpenden, AL5 1JJ appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Oct 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 13 Nov 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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