7, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2UW is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £431,003 , which equates to approximately £667 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Sep 2014 for £332,500. Since then, the value has increased by £98,503, representing a 29.6% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £431,003 is:

  • 43.5% lower than the average property price on Luton Road
  • 19.0% higher than the average in the AL5 2UW postcode area
  • and 55.7% 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 5 August 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£431,003
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£667
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2UW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jan 2016, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 62.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining flat, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 2UW

1 st / 10
Price Rank
19% higher than average
7 th / 10
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 2UW , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 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 7th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£431,003
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
10 Sep 2014
£332,500
Leasehold
+155.8 %
4 Jul 2001
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2021
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £340,700
sale date: 9 Oct 2020
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £322,250
sale date: 31 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2015
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2012

Data Sources

The property at 7, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2UW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Sep 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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