5 Pipers Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1HB is a freehold semi-detached property The property offers approximately 2,077 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,157,625 , which equates to approximately £557 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jan 2016 for £900,000. Since then, the value has increased by £257,625, representing a 28.6% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,157,625 is:

  • 33.1% higher than the average property price on Pipers Avenue
  • 27.5% higher than the average in the AL5 1HB postcode area
  • and 19.1% higher than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 31 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
Interior Size
2077 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,157,625
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£557
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Pipers Avenue, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1HB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jan 2015.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, with additional efficiency from a waste water heat recovery system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Oct 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 67.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, waste water heat recovery, with its energy efficiency improving from average to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to average thermal transmittance 0.12 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.24 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, waste water heat recovery
Very Good
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Very Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1HB

5 th / 32
Price Rank
27% higher than average
3 rd / 21
Size Rank
57% bigger than average
15 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1HB , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th 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 3rd out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,157,625
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
22 Jan 2016
£900,000
Leasehold
+5.9 %
5 Feb 2015
£850,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

15A Pipers Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1HB
rooms: 7
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £837,250
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
2B Pipers Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1HB
rooms:
size: 1895 sq ft
sale price: £868,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2020
5A Pipers Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1HB
rooms:
size: 2077 sq ft
sale price: £885,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2015
15 Pipers Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1HB
rooms:
size: 1819 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2012
13 Pipers Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1HB
rooms:
size: 1819 sq ft
sale price: £646,000
sale date: 31 May 2012

Data Sources

The property at 5 Pipers Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1HB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jan 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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