21 Paddock Wood, Harpenden, AL5 1JU is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £854,287 , which equates to approximately £794 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jun 2022 for £815,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,287, representing a 4.8% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £854,287 is:

  • 16.6% lower than the average property price on Paddock Wood
  • 12.9% lower than the average in the AL5 1JU postcode area
  • and 12.1% 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 28 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£854,287
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£794
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Paddock Wood, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1JU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Aug 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 17 Mar 2016, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 83.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1JU

8 th / 15
Price Rank
13% lower than average
11 th / 11
Size Rank
36% smaller than average
2 nd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1JU , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 11 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£854,287
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
17 Jun 2022
£815,000
Leasehold
+59.8 %
21 Mar 2016
£510,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1079 sq ft
sale price: £399,950
sale date: 28 May 2010

Data Sources

The property at 21 Paddock Wood, Harpenden, AL5 1JU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jun 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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