32 Highfield Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 5UA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,873 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,362,582 , which equates to approximately £728 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 2021 for £1,170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £192,582, representing a 16.5% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,362,582 is:

  • 32.1% higher than the average property price on Highfield Avenue
  • 36.4% higher than the average in the AL5 5UA postcode area
  • and 46.0% 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 24 November 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1873 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,362,582
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£728
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

32 Highfield Avenue, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5UA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Nov 2015.

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 12 Jan 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 66.7%.

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 cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, 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
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to AL5 5UA

1 st / 23
Price Rank
36% higher than average
2 nd / 17
Size Rank
54% bigger than average
13 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5UA , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 17 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 2nd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,362,582
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
28 Apr 2021
£1,170,000
Leasehold
+30 %
11 Feb 2016
£900,000
Leasehold
+143.2 %
17 Apr 2009
£370,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1938 sq ft
sale price: £1,225,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £1,075,000
sale date: 30 May 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £1,200,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1625 sq ft
sale price: £1,226,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £1,275,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2023

Data Sources

The property at 32 Highfield Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 5UA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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