5 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 463 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £485,572 , which equates to approximately £1,049 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Nov 1999 for £117,500. Since then, the value has increased by £368,072, representing a 313.3% increase, or approximately 12.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £485,572 is:

  • 0.1% lower than the average property price on Drakes Drive
  • 10.4% lower than the average in the AL1 5AG postcode area
  • and 29.4% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 June 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in AL1 5AG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£485,572
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,049
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jun 2021.

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 21 Dec 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very 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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 5AG

17 th / 19
Price Rank
10% lower than average
11 th / 11
Size Rank
51% smaller than average
1 st / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
82% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5AG , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 11 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 11th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£485,572
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+313 %
19 Nov 1999
£117,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £189,950
sale date: 22 Jan 2002
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2007
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2004
rooms: 7
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £578,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 5 Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Nov 1999. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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