304 The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9RJ is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £268,822 , which equates to approximately £568 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Mar 2020 for £247,500. Since then, the value has increased by £21,322, representing a 8.6% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £268,822 is:

  • 51.5% lower than the average property price on The Ridgeway
  • 11.7% lower than the average in the AL4 9RJ postcode area
  • and 60.1% lower 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 19 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£268,822
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£568
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

304 The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Oct 2013.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Sep 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL4 9RJ

23 rd / 28
Price Rank
12% lower than average
25 th / 28
Size Rank
40% smaller than average
1 st / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
48% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL4 9RJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 28 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 25th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£268,822
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
27 Mar 2020
£247,500
Leasehold
-1 %
12 Dec 2016
£250,000
Leasehold
+78.6 %
12 Sep 2013
£140,000
Leasehold
+116.2 %
10 Dec 1999
£64,750
Leasehold
+32.1 %
27 Oct 1998
£49,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2025
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2022
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2011
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2008
rooms: 2
size: 492 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2008

Data Sources

The property at 304 The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9RJ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Mar 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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