40 Berners Drive, St Albans, AL1 2JD is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £232,075 , which equates to approximately £490 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Nov 2011 for £148,000. Since then, the value has increased by £84,075, representing a 56.8% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,075 is:

  • 28.3% lower than the average property price on Berners Drive
  • 17.9% lower than the average in the AL1 2JD postcode area
  • and 66.3% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 14 January 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£232,075
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£490
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

40 Berners Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2JD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jan 2025.

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 5 Sep 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 33.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 2JD

6 th / 10
Price Rank
18% lower than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2JD , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 6th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 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 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£232,075
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
28 Nov 2011
£148,000
Leasehold
-4.5 %
6 Oct 2006
£155,000
Leasehold
+12.7 %
22 Apr 2004
£137,500
Leasehold
+21.7 %
6 Jan 2003
£113,000
Leasehold
+137.9 %
24 Mar 1997
£47,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £121,650
sale date: 19 Dec 2003
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £109,950
sale date: 21 Jun 2002
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £42,000
sale date: 26 Jul 1996

Data Sources

The property at 40 Berners Drive, St Albans, AL1 2JD appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Nov 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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