31 Lancaster Road, St Albans, AL1 4EP is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,149 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 £1,188,894 , which equates to approximately £1,032 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2011 for £675,000. Since then, the value has increased by £513,894, representing a 76.1% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,188,894 is:

  • 3.6% lower than the average property price on Lancaster Road
  • 10.2% lower than the average in the AL1 4EP postcode area
  • and 76.7% higher 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 7 April 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1149 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,188,894
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,032
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Lancaster Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4EP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Apr 2011.

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 Dec 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 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 11% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL1 4EP

18 th / 25
Price Rank
10% lower than average
13 th / 17
Size Rank
30% smaller than average
4 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 4EP , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 17 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 13th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,188,894
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
20 Jul 2011
£675,000
Leasehold
+50 %
20 Apr 2010
£449,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms:
size: 1959 sq ft
sale price: £1,460,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2023
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2015
rooms: 6
size: 2077 sq ft
sale price: £975,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2014
rooms:
size: 1959 sq ft
sale price: £1,560,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 8
size: 2379 sq ft
sale price: £1,600,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at 31 Lancaster Road, St Albans, AL1 4EP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Apr 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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