48 Highfield Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 5UA is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,432 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,010,671 , which equates to approximately £706 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2018 for £860,000. Since then, the value has increased by £150,671, representing a 17.5% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,010,671 is:

  • 2.0% lower than the average property price on Highfield Avenue
  • 1.2% higher than the average in the AL5 5UA postcode area
  • and 8.3% 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 4 June 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1432 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£1,010,671
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£706
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48 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 4 Jun 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 main heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Aug 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.4%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL5 5UA

6 th / 23
Price Rank
1% higher than average
5 th / 17
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
9 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5UA , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,010,671
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
2 Aug 2018
£860,000
Leasehold
+35.4 %
30 Nov 2010
£635,000
Leasehold
0 %
30 Nov 2010
£635,000
Leasehold
+58.8 %
22 Sep 2003
£399,950
Leasehold
+73.9 %
29 Sep 2000
£230,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £1,010,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1329 sq ft
sale price: £595,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2009
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
rooms: 7
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £840,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2016

Data Sources

The property at 48 Highfield Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 5UA appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jun 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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