5, Leaside Court Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BX is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £196,263 , which equates to approximately £493 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jun 2014 for £147,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,263, representing a 33.5% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £196,263 is:

  • 63.1% lower than the average property price on Lower Luton Road
  • 11.7% lower than the average in the AL5 5BX postcode area
  • and 79.0% lower than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 13 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in AL5 5BX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£196,263
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£493
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5, Leaside Court Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5BX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Oct 2020.

This property uses electric ceiling heating as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Oct 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric underfloor heating to electric ceiling heating, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
Heating Type
Electric ceiling heating
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL5 5BX

12 th / 13
Price Rank
12% lower than average
8 th / 10
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
9 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5BX , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 10 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 8th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£196,263
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
27 Jun 2014
£147,000
Leasehold
+2.1 %
11 Jan 2008
£144,000
Leasehold
+105.7 %
23 Jun 2000
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2019
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 5, Leaside Court Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jun 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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