3 Brackendale Grove, Harpenden, AL5 3EL is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,518 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,016,602 , which equates to approximately £670 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jun 2011 for £565,000. Since then, the value has increased by £451,602, representing a 79.9% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,016,602 is:

  • 3.6% lower than the average property price on Brackendale Grove
  • 6.1% higher than the average in the AL5 3EL postcode area
  • and 4.6% 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 20 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1518 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,016,602
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£670
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Brackendale Grove, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jul 2023.

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 29 Jul 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 79.5%.

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 system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 3EL

4 th / 11
Price Rank
6% higher than average
3 rd / 7
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
5 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 3EL , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 7 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 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,016,602
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
13 Jun 2011
£565,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £955,000
sale date: 7 May 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £900,000
sale date: 25 May 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1550 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2012

Data Sources

The property at 3 Brackendale Grove, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 13 Jun 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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