2, Chepstow Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 2HW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 624 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 £398,400 , which equates to approximately £638 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jul 1996 for £74,000. Since then, the value has increased by £324,400, representing a 438.4% increase, or approximately 14.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £398,400 is:

  • 64.0% lower than the average property price on Douglas Road
  • 2.4% higher than the average in the AL5 2HW postcode area
  • and 57.3% 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 1 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£398,400
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£638
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

2, Chepstow Douglas Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Apr 2025.

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 Mar 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 44.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 2HW

10 th / 13
Price Rank
2% higher than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
8 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in AL5 2HW , this flat's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£398,400
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+438 %
10 Jul 1996
£74,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £367,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £382,500
sale date: 5 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2021

Data Sources

The property at 2, Chepstow Douglas Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2HW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 Jul 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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