5 Bowling Close, Harpenden, AL5 1QP is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £300,901 , which equates to approximately £430 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2022 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £901, representing a 0.3% increase, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,901 is:

  • 17.4% lower than the average property price on Bowling Close
  • 21.0% lower than the average in the AL5 1QP postcode area
  • and 69.0% 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 5 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£300,901
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£430
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Bowling Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Feb 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 13 Jan 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1QP

4 th / 10
Price Rank
21% lower than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1QP , this flat's estimated value ranks 4th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£300,901
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
19 Dec 2022
£300,000
Leasehold
+0.2 %
23 Sep 2019
£299,500
Leasehold
-11.9 %
29 Jul 2016
£340,000
Leasehold
+36 %
17 Apr 2014
£250,000
Leasehold
+16.3 %
29 Oct 2007
£215,000
Leasehold
+92 %
30 Jun 2000
£112,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2019
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £302,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2019
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2019
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2018
rooms: 3
size: 688 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2012

Data Sources

The property at 5 Bowling Close, Harpenden, AL5 1QP appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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