48A West Way, Harpenden, AL5 4RD is a freehold detached property built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 1,533 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 £1,234,673 , which equates to approximately £808 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2010 for £690,000. Since then, the value has increased by £544,673, representing a 78.9% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,234,673 is:

  • 5.5% higher than the average property price on West Way
  • 1.3% lower than the average in the AL5 4RD postcode area
  • and 32.3% 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 26 April 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
1533 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,234,673
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£808
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48A West Way, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Apr 2010.

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 5 May 2009, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 3.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.13 w/m?k to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to AL5 4RD

15 th / 39
Price Rank
1% lower than average
19 th / 31
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
15 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4RD , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,234,673
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
20 Aug 2010
£690,000
Leasehold
+14 %
5 Aug 2009
£605,000
Leasehold
+120 %
30 Jan 2003
£275,000
Leasehold
-8.3 %
19 Nov 2002
£300,000
Leasehold
+111.3 %
21 Aug 1997
£142,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £1,075,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £1,000,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2020
rooms: 8
size: 1659 sq ft
sale price: £915,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2010
rooms: 7
size: 1625 sq ft
sale price: £273,000
sale date: 1 Jul 1998
rooms: 6
size: 1686 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2009

Data Sources

The property at 48A West Way, Harpenden, AL5 4RD appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Apr 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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