42 Forge End, St Albans, AL2 3EQ is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,765 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 £934,429 , which equates to approximately £529 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Sep 2015 for £720,000. Since then, the value has increased by £214,429, representing a 29.8% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £934,429 is:

  • 16.8% lower than the average property price on Forge End
  • 10.5% lower than the average in the AL2 3EQ postcode area
  • and 38.9% 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 13 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1765 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£934,429
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£529
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Forge End, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3EQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Feb 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 Jun 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL2 3EQ

11 th / 46
Price Rank
10% lower than average
10 th / 24
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
11 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 3EQ , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£934,429
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
25 Sep 2015
£720,000
Leasehold
+112.4 %
14 Aug 2000
£339,000
Leasehold
+51 %
28 Jul 1997
£224,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £415,380
sale date: 15 Sep 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £860,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1542 sq ft
sale price: £775,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1655 sq ft
sale price: £750,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £655,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2014

Data Sources

The property at 42 Forge End, St Albans, AL2 3EQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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