5 Welclose Street, St Albans, AL3 4QD is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £598,212 , which equates to approximately £1,208 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Jun 2015 for £429,500. Since then, the value has increased by £168,712, representing a 39.3% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £598,212 is:

  • 7.0% higher than the average property price on Welclose Street
  • 36.9% lower than the average in the AL3 4QD postcode area
  • and 11.1% lower 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 1 December 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£598,212
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,208
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Welclose Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4QD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Dec 2014.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Apr 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from some secondary glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL3 4QD

9 th / 11
Price Rank
37% lower than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
49% smaller than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 4QD , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£598,212
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
19 Jun 2015
£429,500
Leasehold
+43.2 %
9 Sep 2013
£300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 526 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2016
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2015

Data Sources

The property at 5 Welclose Street, St Albans, AL3 4QD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Jun 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Dec 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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