78 Creighton Avenue, St Albans, AL1 2LQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,013 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 £451,164 , which equates to approximately £224 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Nov 2012 for £260,000. Since then, the value has increased by £191,164, representing a 73.5% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £451,164 is:

  • 6.2% higher than the average property price on Creighton Avenue
  • 11.9% lower than the average in the AL1 2LQ postcode area
  • and 34.4% lower than the average price for St. Albans 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 13 May 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2013 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£451,164
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£224
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Creighton Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 May 2022.

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 13 Aug 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40.4%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
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
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 2LQ

9 th / 10
Price Rank
12% lower than average
1 st / 7
Size Rank
79% bigger than average
7 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
51% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2LQ , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 7 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 1st out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£451,164
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
2 Nov 2012
£260,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1042 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2006
rooms: 5
size: 1136 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2018
rooms: 4
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2014

Data Sources

The property at 78 Creighton Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2LQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Nov 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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