52 Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 2BB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 797 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 £864,861 , which equates to approximately £1,086 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jan 2020 for £724,500. Since then, the value has increased by £140,361, representing a 19.4% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £864,861 is:

  • 47.0% higher than the average property price on Cottonmill Lane
  • 11.8% higher than the average in the AL1 2BB postcode area
  • and 25.7% higher 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 9 September 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£864,861
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,086
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

52 Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2BB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Sep 2011.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 May 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 2BB

3 rd / 11
Price Rank
12% higher than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
1 st / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2BB , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st 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
£864,861
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
10 Jan 2020
£724,500
Leasehold
+73.1 %
5 Sep 2014
£418,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £779,550
sale date: 5 Jan 2022
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £710,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £268,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2008
rooms: 4
size: 831 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2003
rooms: 6
size: 914 sq ft
sale price: £229,000
sale date: 4 Jul 2002

Data Sources

The property at 52 Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 2BB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jan 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Sep 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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