5 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 710 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 £447,323 , which equates to approximately £630 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Aug 2011 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £197,323, representing a 78.9% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £447,323 is:

  • 8.8% lower than the average property price on Catham Close
  • 17.2% lower than the average in the AL1 5QT postcode area
  • and 35.0% 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 10 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£447,323
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£630
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Catham Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jul 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 7 Apr 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL1 5QT

21 st / 23
Price Rank
17% lower than average
17 th / 19
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
10 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5QT , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£447,323
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
4 Aug 2011
£250,000
Leasehold
+39.7 %
21 Mar 2003
£179,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £510,500
sale date: 1 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2018
rooms: 3
size: 736 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 9 May 2011

Data Sources

The property at 5 Catham Close, St Albans, AL1 5QT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Aug 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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