5 Nuns Lane, St Albans, AL1 2HS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,044 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £573,659 , which equates to approximately £549 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jan 2017 for £480,000. Since then, the value has increased by £93,659, representing a 19.5% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £573,659 is:

  • 2.5% higher than the average property price on Nuns Lane
  • 3.8% higher than the average in the AL1 2HS postcode area
  • and 16.6% 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 September 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL1 2HS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£573,659
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£549
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Nuns Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Sep 2016.

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 26 Sep 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL1 2HS

3 rd / 10
Price Rank
4% higher than average
2 nd / 6
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
4 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2HS , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 6 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 2nd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£573,659
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
23 Jan 2017
£480,000
Leasehold
+56.1 %
5 Apr 2012
£307,500
Leasehold
+6 %
23 Oct 2009
£290,000
Leasehold
+85.9 %
31 Mar 2000
£156,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2019
rooms: 5
size: 992 sq ft
sale price: £355,250
sale date: 12 Apr 2012
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £249,995
sale date: 22 Nov 2006
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £230,500
sale date: 14 May 2004

Data Sources

The property at 5 Nuns Lane, St Albans, AL1 2HS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jan 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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