7 Old School Drive, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8FH is a freehold detached property built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 1,227 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £801,400 , which equates to approximately £653 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2018 for £680,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,400, representing a 17.9% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £801,400 is:

  • 16.3% higher than the average property price on Old School Drive
  • 14.0% higher than the average in the AL4 8FH postcode area
  • and 14.7% higher than the average price for St Albans as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL4 8FH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£801,400
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£653
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Old School Drive, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8FH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Aug 2015.

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 4 Mar 2010, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.15 w/m?k to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.29 w/m?k to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to AL4 8FH

17 th / 46
Price Rank
14% higher than average
12 th / 46
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
26 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£801,400
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
24 May 2018
£680,000
Freehold
0 %
31 Jan 2017
£680,000
Freehold
+36 %
11 Jan 2011
£499,950
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £782,500
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £770,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £527,950
sale date: 30 Nov 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £499,950
sale date: 23 Dec 2010

Data Sources

The property at 7 Old School Drive, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8FH appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 May 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2015. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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