50 Cowper Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NG is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,173 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,099,048 , which equates to approximately £937 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Oct 2014 for £767,000. Since then, the value has increased by £332,048, representing a 43.3% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,099,048 is:

  • 16.2% higher than the average property price on Cowper Road
  • 22.8% higher than the average in the AL5 5NG postcode area
  • and 13.1% higher 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 29 May 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,099,048
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£937
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

50 Cowper Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5NG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 May 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Feb 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to roof room(s), insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% 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
Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 5NG

11 th / 37
Price Rank
23% higher than average
12 th / 28
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
4 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5NG , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 28 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 12th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,099,048
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+43 %
1 Oct 2014
£767,000
Leasehold
+27.8 %
1 Jun 2011
£600,000
Leasehold
+26.3 %
15 Feb 2007
£475,000
Leasehold
+50.8 %
23 Aug 2002
£315,000
Leasehold
+81.3 %
16 Feb 1999
£173,700
Leasehold
+2.2 %
28 Feb 1997
£169,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £825,000
sale date: 31 May 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £740,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1126 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1315 sq ft
sale price: £660,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2011
rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2016

Data Sources

The property at 50 Cowper Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NG appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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