5 Benbow Close, St Albans, AL1 5SA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 807 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £515,685 , which equates to approximately £639 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Feb 2020 for £435,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,685, representing a 18.5% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £515,685 is:

  • 2.9% lower than the average property price on Benbow Close
  • 8.2% lower than the average in the AL1 5SA postcode area
  • and 25.1% 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 30 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£515,685
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£639
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Benbow Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5SA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Aug 2019.

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 14 Jan 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 5SA

7 th / 10
Price Rank
8% lower than average
4 th / 7
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
4 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5SA , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 7 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£515,685
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
21 Feb 2020
£435,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 809 sq ft
sale price: £518,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2018
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2017
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Benbow Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5SA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Feb 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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