20 Sherwoods Rise, Harpenden, AL5 1LU is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £337,257 , which equates to approximately £653 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Mar 2015 for £278,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,257, representing a 21.3% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £337,257 is:

  • 22.9% lower than the average property price on Sherwoods Rise
  • 11.9% lower than the average in the AL5 1LU postcode area
  • and 63.9% 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 5 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£337,257
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£653
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Sherwoods Rise, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1LU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 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 11 Dec 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£337,257
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
4 Mar 2015
£278,000
Leasehold
+87.8 %
15 Jul 2011
£148,000
Leasehold
+18.4 %
29 Nov 2002
£125,000
Leasehold
+31.6 %
15 Mar 2002
£95,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 513 sq ft
sale price: £257,500
sale date: 17 Jul 2019
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 20 Sherwoods Rise, Harpenden, AL5 1LU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Mar 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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