32 Batford Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AT is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,324 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 £717,124 , which equates to approximately £542 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Jul 2013 for £420,000. Since then, the value has increased by £297,124, representing a 70.7% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £717,124 is:

  • 23.4% higher than the average property price on Batford Road
  • 11.9% higher than the average in the AL5 5AT postcode area
  • and 23.2% 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 17 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1324 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£717,124
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£542
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

32 Batford Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5AT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 May 2024.

This property uses a gas boiler with radiators as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Feb 2013, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 65.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 3% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 97% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 97% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 5AT

11 th / 29
Price Rank
12% higher than average
9 th / 24
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
22 nd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5AT , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 24 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 9th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£717,124
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
5 Jul 2013
£420,000
Leasehold
+388.4 %
6 Dec 1996
£86,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £770,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £647,500
sale date: 6 Jan 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £635,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1353 sq ft
sale price: £610,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2016

Data Sources

The property at 32 Batford Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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