51 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 807 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 £370,525 , which equates to approximately £459 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jun 2022 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £20,525, representing a 5.9% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £370,525 is:

  • 23.8% lower than the average property price on Drakes Drive
  • 31.6% lower than the average in the AL1 5AG postcode area
  • and 46.2% 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 16 September 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£370,525
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£459
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

51 Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Sep 2017.

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 1 Mar 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 33.3%.

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, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 5AG

18 th / 19
Price Rank
32% lower than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
6 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5AG , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£370,525
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
17 Jun 2022
£350,000
Leasehold
+146.5 %
18 Jun 2001
£142,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £172,100
sale date: 16 Nov 2001

Data Sources

The property at 51 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jun 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Sep 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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