55A Cambridge Road, St Albans, AL1 5LE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £683,227 , which equates to approximately £635 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Sep 2016 for £575,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,227, representing a 18.8% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £683,227 is:

  • 42.4% higher than the average property price on Cambridge Road
  • 9.5% higher than the average in the AL1 5LE postcode area
  • and 0.7% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 25 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£683,227
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£635
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55A Cambridge Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Nov 2016.

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 31 Mar 2016, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 5LE

4 th / 12
Price Rank
9% higher than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
4 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5LE , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£683,227
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
2 Sep 2016
£575,000
Leasehold
+88.5 %
28 Sep 2012
£305,000
Leasehold
+31.5 %
18 Feb 2003
£232,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £605,000
sale date: 25 May 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2015
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 10 May 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1111 sq ft
sale price: £398,950
sale date: 4 Dec 2009
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2006

Data Sources

The property at 55A Cambridge Road, St Albans, AL1 5LE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Sep 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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