5 Cavendish Road, St Albans, AL1 5EF is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 753 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 £591,338 , which equates to approximately £785 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2022 for £549,100. Since then, the value has increased by £42,238, representing a 7.7% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £591,338 is:

  • 9.3% higher than the average property price on Cavendish Road
  • 5.7% lower than the average in the AL1 5EF postcode area
  • and 14.1% 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 29 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£591,338
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£785
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Cavendish Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5EF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jan 2015.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 37% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL1 5EF

23 rd / 32
Price Rank
6% lower than average
25 th / 31
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
10 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5EF , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 31 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 25th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£591,338
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
31 Jan 2022
£549,100
Leasehold
+25.9 %
26 Jun 2015
£436,000
Leasehold
+58.9 %
5 Jul 2010
£274,400
Leasehold
+15.8 %
8 Feb 2006
£237,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £605,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 5 Cavendish Road, St Albans, AL1 5EF appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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