50 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AH is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £586,426 , which equates to approximately £634 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Nov 2023 for £553,500. Since then, the value has increased by £32,926, representing a 5.9% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £586,426 is:

  • 10.4% higher than the average property price on Lower Luton Road
  • 10.1% lower than the average in the AL5 5AH postcode area
  • and 37.2% 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 8 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£586,426
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£634
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

50 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5AH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 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 main heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Feb 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 5AH

10 th / 28
Price Rank
10% lower than average
17 th / 25
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
2 nd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5AH , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 25 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 17th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£586,426
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
21 Nov 2023
£553,500
Leasehold
+15.3 %
10 Aug 2016
£480,000
Leasehold
+45.5 %
30 Jul 2010
£330,000
Leasehold
+14.8 %
1 Jun 2005
£287,500
Leasehold
+113 %
26 Sep 1997
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £436,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1039 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2018
rooms: 4
size: 812 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2016
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2012
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2010

Data Sources

The property at 50 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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