56A Cowper Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NG is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,098 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £518,368 , which equates to approximately £472 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jan 2022 for £509,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,368, representing a 1.8% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £518,368 is:

  • 45.4% lower than the average property price on Cowper Road
  • 42.1% lower than the average in the AL5 5NG postcode area
  • and 44.5% 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 27 March 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£518,368
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£472
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56A Cowper Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5NG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Mar 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Jan 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to flat, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 77% 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
Flat, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 5NG

32 nd / 37
Price Rank
42% lower than average
19 th / 28
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
28 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5NG , this flat's estimated value ranks 32th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 28 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 19th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£518,368
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
7 Jan 2022
£509,000
Leasehold
+69.7 %
5 Sep 2011
£300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1009 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £287,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 56A Cowper Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jan 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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