2 Dickens Close, St Albans, AL3 5PP is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,367 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £922,453 , which equates to approximately £675 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jan 2013 for £538,850. Since then, the value has increased by £383,603, representing a 71.2% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £922,453 is:

  • 23.5% higher than the average property price on Dickens Close
  • 7.0% higher than the average in the AL3 5PP postcode area
  • and 34.1% higher than the average price for St. Albans 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 10 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1367 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£922,453
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£675
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Dickens Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5PP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Mar 2014.

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 31 Aug 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL3 5PP

5 th / 18
Price Rank
7% higher than average
3 rd / 10
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 5PP , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 10 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 3rd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£922,453
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
25 Jan 2013
£538,850
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £880,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £547,500
sale date: 30 Nov 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £975,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £670,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £239,350
sale date: 25 Oct 2000

Data Sources

The property at 2 Dickens Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5PP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jan 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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