42 Westminster Court, St Albans, AL1 2DX is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 495 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 £299,933 , which equates to approximately £606 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Mar 2016 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,933, representing a 11.1% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £299,933 is:

  • 22.5% lower than the average property price on Westminster Court
  • 21.0% lower than the average in the AL1 2DX postcode area
  • and 56.4% lower 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 8 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£299,933
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£606
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Westminster Court, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Sep 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 29 May 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 48.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from very poor to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL1 2DX

26 th / 31
Price Rank
21% lower than average
21 st / 27
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
8 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2DX , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 27 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 21th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£299,933
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
11 Mar 2016
£270,000
Leasehold
+46 %
1 Sep 2006
£184,950
Leasehold
+30.2 %
8 Oct 2002
£142,000
Leasehold
+89.3 %
8 May 1998
£75,000
Leasehold
+33.9 %
3 Jul 1996
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £293,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2023
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2023
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2019
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £297,500
sale date: 4 Aug 2017
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £189,950
sale date: 26 Nov 2012

Data Sources

The property at 42 Westminster Court, St Albans, AL1 2DX appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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