253 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3DE is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,356 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 £985,306 , which equates to approximately £727 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Aug 2015 for £725,000. Since then, the value has increased by £260,306, representing a 35.9% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £985,306 is:

  • 29.1% higher than the average property price on Luton Road
  • 10.3% higher than the average in the AL5 3DE postcode area
  • and 1.4% 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 27 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1356 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£985,306
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£727
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

253 Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Apr 2024.

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 27 Jan 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 52% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 52% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL5 3DE

7 th / 20
Price Rank
10% higher than average
12 th / 14
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 3DE , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 12th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£985,306
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
14 Aug 2015
£725,000
Leasehold
+25 %
21 May 2010
£580,000
Leasehold
-3.2 %
29 Feb 2008
£599,450
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £1,295,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £1,200,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £683,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1357 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2012

Data Sources

The property at 253 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3DE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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