42 Willoughby Road, Harpenden, AL5 4PD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,130 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £914,461 , which equates to approximately £809 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jun 2010 for £495,000. Since then, the value has increased by £419,461, representing a 84.7% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £914,461 is:

  • 34.2% higher than the average property price on Willoughby Road
  • 9.4% higher than the average in the AL5 4PD postcode area
  • and 5.9% lower 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 11 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£914,461
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£809
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Willoughby Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4PD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 May 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 partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Mar 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9%.

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 energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all 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
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 4PD

5 th / 14
Price Rank
9% higher than average
3 rd / 6
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
3 rd / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4PD , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 6 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£914,461
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+85 %
8 Jun 2010
£495,000
Leasehold
+50 %
2 Aug 2004
£329,950
Leasehold
+153.9 %
8 Aug 1997
£129,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £725,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £726,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Willoughby Road, Harpenden, AL5 4PD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Jun 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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