4, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2UW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £364,553 , which equates to approximately £546 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Oct 2021 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,553, representing a 4.2% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £364,553 is:

  • 52.3% lower than the average property price on Luton Road
  • 0.7% higher than the average in the AL5 2UW postcode area
  • and 62.5% lower than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 January 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£364,553
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£546
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2UW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jan 2016.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Jan 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 34.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to electric storage heaters, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
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 AL5 2UW

5 th / 10
Price Rank
1% higher than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 2UW , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 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 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£364,553
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
18 Oct 2021
£350,000
Leasehold
+84.2 %
23 Dec 2003
£190,000
Leasehold
+137.5 %
30 Jul 1999
£80,000
Leasehold
+26 %
20 Dec 1996
£63,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £322,250
sale date: 31 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2015
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £332,500
sale date: 10 Sep 2014
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £239,950
sale date: 9 Dec 2010
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2007

Data Sources

The property at 4, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2UW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Oct 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jan 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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