49 Oakwood Drive, St Albans, AL4 0UL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,184 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 £681,557 , which equates to approximately £576 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2011 for £367,500. Since then, the value has increased by £314,057, representing a 85.5% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £681,557 is:

  • 2.9% higher than the average property price on Oakwood Drive
  • 9.3% lower than the average in the AL4 0UL postcode area
  • and 1.3% higher 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 17 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£681,557
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£576
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0UL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jun 2024.

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 9 Feb 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL4 0UL

25 th / 31
Price Rank
9% lower than average
5 th / 22
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
20 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL4 0UL , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 22 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 5th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£681,557
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+85 %
24 May 2011
£367,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £570,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1071 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2004
rooms: 7
size: 1169 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2001

Data Sources

The property at 49 Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0UL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 May 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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