55 Gorham Drive, St Albans, AL1 2HU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,378 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 £626,503 , which equates to approximately £455 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Aug 2022 for £612,500. Since then, the value has increased by £14,003, representing a 2.3% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £626,503 is:

  • 35.2% higher than the average property price on Gorham Drive
  • 14.3% higher than the average in the AL1 2HU postcode area
  • and 9.0% 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 20 October 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£626,503
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£455
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Gorham Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Oct 2021.

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 27 Sep 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 2HU

3 rd / 11
Price Rank
14% higher than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2HU , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£626,503
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
26 Aug 2022
£612,500
Leasehold
+118.8 %
10 Dec 2010
£280,000
Leasehold
+43.6 %
18 Dec 2001
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £605,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2007

Data Sources

The property at 55 Gorham Drive, St Albans, AL1 2HU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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