57 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £512,604 , which equates to approximately £1,134 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2010 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £227,604, representing a 79.9% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £512,604 is:

  • 25.0% lower than the average property price on Sopwell Lane
  • 13.9% lower than the average in the AL1 1RN postcode area
  • and 25.5% 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 11 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£512,604
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,134
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

57 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jun 2024.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Mar 2010. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from some secondary glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL1 1RN

27 th / 32
Price Rank
14% lower than average
24 th / 25
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
5 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1RN , this house's estimated value ranks 27th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 25 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 24th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£512,604
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
29 Sep 2010
£285,000
Leasehold
+14 %
19 Dec 2006
£249,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 20 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 57 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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