42 Highfield Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 5UA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,830 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 £1,280,825 , which equates to approximately £700 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 May 2018 for £1,075,000. Since then, the value has increased by £205,825, representing a 19.1% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,280,825 is:

  • 24.2% higher than the average property price on Highfield Avenue
  • 28.3% higher than the average in the AL5 5UA postcode area
  • and 37.2% higher than the average price for Harpenden 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 20 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1830 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,280,825
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£700
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Highfield Avenue, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5UA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Mar 2018.

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 off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Jul 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to AL5 5UA

3 rd / 23
Price Rank
28% higher than average
3 rd / 17
Size Rank
50% bigger than average
14 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5UA , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 17 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 3rd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,280,825
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
30 May 2018
£1,075,000
Leasehold
+106.7 %
28 Sep 2009
£520,000
Leasehold
+23.2 %
29 Nov 2005
£422,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1938 sq ft
sale price: £1,225,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £1,170,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 3 Jun 2003
rooms: 6
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £1,200,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1625 sq ft
sale price: £1,226,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2024

Data Sources

The property at 42 Highfield Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 5UA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 May 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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