5 College Road, St Albans, AL1 5ND is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £264,750 , which equates to approximately £439 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Aug 2012 for £176,500. Since then, the value has increased by £88,250, representing a 50.0% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £264,750 is:

  • 27.2% lower than the average property price on College Road
  • 45.3% lower than the average in the AL1 5ND postcode area
  • and 60.7% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 12 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£264,750
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£439
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 College Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5ND has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Aug 2020.

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 25 Jun 2010. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 18.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL1 5ND

21 st / 23
Price Rank
45% lower than average
16 th / 21
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
21 st / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5ND , this flat's estimated value ranks 21th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 21 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 16th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£264,750
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
24 Aug 2012
£176,500
Leasehold
+15.7 %
22 Oct 2010
£152,500
Leasehold
+32.6 %
16 Apr 2010
£115,000
Leasehold
+27.8 %
16 Mar 2001
£90,000
Leasehold
+30.5 %
16 Jun 1999
£68,950
Leasehold
+46.7 %
12 Feb 1996
£47,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 543 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2011
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2006
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2001
rooms: 3
size: 529 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2005

Data Sources

The property at 5 College Road, St Albans, AL1 5ND appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Aug 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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