59 Cowper Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £708,532 , which equates to approximately £757 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Sep 2015 for £535,000. Since then, the value has increased by £173,532, representing a 32.4% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £708,532 is:

  • 25.4% lower than the average property price on Cowper Road
  • 24.1% lower than the average in the AL5 5NJ postcode area
  • and 24.1% 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 6 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£708,532
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£757
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

59 Cowper Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5NJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2025.

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 14 Apr 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from full secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to AL5 5NJ

13 th / 13
Price Rank
24% lower than average
9 th / 11
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
8 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5NJ , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th 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 9th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£708,532
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
17 Sep 2015
£535,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1059 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2014
rooms: 3
size: 897 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 23 Jun 1997
rooms: 5
size: 963 sq ft
sale price: £615,000
sale date: 6 Jul 2012
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2010

Data Sources

The property at 59 Cowper Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5NJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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