5 Spencer Gate, St Albans, AL1 4AD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,582 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £969,553 , which equates to approximately £613 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Feb 2015 for £685,000. Since then, the value has increased by £284,553, representing a 41.5% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £969,553 is:

  • 1.1% higher than the average property price on Spencer Gate
  • 5.3% lower than the average in the AL1 4AD postcode area
  • and 40.9% higher than the average price for St. Albans 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 29 April 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1582 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£969,553
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£613
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Spencer Gate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4AD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Apr 2021.

This property uses an LPG-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Nov 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 27.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, lpg, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 96% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, LPG
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 96% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 4AD

11 th / 16
Price Rank
5% lower than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 4AD , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£969,553
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
20 Feb 2015
£685,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

2 Spencer Gate, St Albans, AL1 4AD
rooms: 6
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £910,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2018
20 Spencer Gate, St Albans, AL1 4AD
rooms: 6
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £557,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2012
23 Spencer Gate, St Albans, AL1 4AD
rooms: 6
size: 1664 sq ft
sale price: £686,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2010

Data Sources

The property at 5 Spencer Gate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4AD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Feb 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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