5B Watling Street, St Albans, AL1 2PY is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,713 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,796,797 , which equates to approximately £662 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Feb 2018 for £1,570,000. Since then, the value has increased by £226,797, representing a 14.4% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,796,797 is:

  • 78.1% higher than the average property price on Watling Street
  • 27.6% higher than the average in the AL1 2PY postcode area
  • and 161.1% higher 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 24 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2713 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,796,797
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£662
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5B Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 May 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 7 Feb 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL1 2PY

3 rd / 16
Price Rank
28% higher than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
5 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2PY , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,796,797
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
15 Feb 2018
£1,570,000
Leasehold
+113.6 %
22 Jul 2011
£735,000
Leasehold
+27.8 %
16 Apr 2007
£575,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 2497 sq ft
sale price: £1,400,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 8
size: 2379 sq ft
sale price: £955,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2007

Data Sources

The property at 5B Watling Street, St Albans, AL1 2PY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Feb 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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