4 Blake Close, St Albans, AL1 5SG is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,863 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 £935,469 , which equates to approximately £327 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Mar 2021 for £800,000. Since then, the value has increased by £135,469, representing a 16.9% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £935,469 is:

  • 30.1% higher than the average property price on Blake Close
  • 22.1% higher than the average in the AL1 5SG postcode area
  • and 35.9% 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 9 August 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2863 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£935,469
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£327
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Blake Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5SG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Aug 2022.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Oct 2020, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, electric underfloor heating, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Electric underfloor heating
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 5SG

1 st / 15
Price Rank
22% higher than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
171% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
55% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5SG , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 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 1st out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£935,469
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
12 Mar 2021
£800,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1283 sq ft
sale price: £455,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £800,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £635,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £620,800
sale date: 16 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £775,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024

Data Sources

The property at 4 Blake Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5SG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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