5 Loire Mews, Harpenden, AL5 1DR is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 431 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 £259,484 , which equates to approximately £603 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jun 2016 for £247,500. Since then, the value has increased by £11,984, representing a 4.8% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £259,484 is:

  • 11.9% lower than the average property price on Loire Mews
  • 7.1% lower than the average in the AL5 1DR postcode area
  • and 72.2% lower than the average price for Harpenden 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 21 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£259,484
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£603
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Loire Mews, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Mar 2016.

This property uses electric room heaters 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 8 May 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with external insulation to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL5 1DR

11 th / 18
Price Rank
7% lower than average
7 th / 16
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
15 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 16 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 7th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£259,484
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
27 Jun 2016
£247,500
Leasehold
+76.8 %
19 Oct 2009
£140,000
Leasehold
+164.2 %
8 Aug 1997
£52,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2022
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2012

Data Sources

The property at 5 Loire Mews, Harpenden, AL5 1DR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jun 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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