5 Vallance Place, Harpenden, AL5 1AX is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £491,158 , which equates to approximately £702 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Sep 2020 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,158, representing a 14.2% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £491,158 is:

  • 16.8% lower than the average property price on Vallance Place
  • 13.6% lower than the average in the AL5 1AX postcode area
  • and 49.5% 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 17 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£491,158
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£702
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Vallance Place, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1AX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 May 2023.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Aug 2020, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1AX

10 th / 13
Price Rank
14% lower than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
9 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1AX , this house's estimated value ranks 10th 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 4th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£491,158
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
10 Sep 2020
£430,000
Leasehold
+32.3 %
21 Feb 2014
£325,000
Leasehold
+6.9 %
21 Sep 2007
£304,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2023
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2011
rooms: 3
size: 685 sq ft
sale price: £299,950
sale date: 8 Aug 2007
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £297,500
sale date: 17 Nov 2006

Data Sources

The property at 5 Vallance Place, Harpenden, AL5 1AX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Sep 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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