42 Cowper Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NG is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,948 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 £1,146,169 , which equates to approximately £588 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2017 for £988,000. Since then, the value has increased by £158,169, representing a 16.0% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,146,169 is:

  • 21.2% higher than the average property price on Cowper Road
  • 28.0% higher than the average in the AL5 5NG postcode area
  • and 17.9% higher than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 5 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1948 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,146,169
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£588
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Cowper Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5NG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Apr 2023.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Apr 2023, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 55.

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
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 5NG

3 rd / 37
Price Rank
28% higher than average
2 nd / 28
Size Rank
63% bigger than average
18 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5NG , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 28 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,146,169
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
15 Dec 2017
£988,000
Leasehold
+27.5 %
29 Jun 2010
£775,000
Leasehold
+34.8 %
30 Oct 2008
£575,000
Leasehold
+234.3 %
13 Sep 1996
£172,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £1,060,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1948 sq ft
sale price: £1,435,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2021
rooms: 9
size: 2110 sq ft
sale price: £1,314,550
sale date: 30 Jun 2017
rooms: 8
size: 1938 sq ft
sale price: £1,055,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2014
rooms: 9
size: 2088 sq ft
sale price: £785,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2006

Data Sources

The property at 42 Cowper Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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