60 Topstreet Way, Harpenden, AL5 5TS is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,453 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,139,471 , which equates to approximately £784 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Mar 2018 for £970,000. Since then, the value has increased by £169,471, representing a 17.5% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,139,471 is:

  • 4.5% higher than the average property price on Topstreet Way
  • 16.8% higher than the average in the AL5 5TS postcode area
  • and 17.2% higher 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 17 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1453 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,139,471
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£784
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

60 Topstreet Way, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5TS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 May 2017.

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 17 Apr 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 82.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 66% 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, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL5 5TS

9 th / 29
Price Rank
17% higher than average
11 th / 23
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
10 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5TS , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,139,471
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
2 Mar 2018
£970,000
Leasehold
+38.6 %
6 Aug 2014
£700,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £1,180,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £1,575,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2020
rooms: 8
size: 1358 sq ft
sale price: £855,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2013

Data Sources

The property at 60 Topstreet Way, Harpenden, AL5 5TS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Mar 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 May 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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