78 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RW is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £669,041 , which equates to approximately £901 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Oct 2022 for £660,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,041, representing a 1.4% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £669,041 is:

  • 2.1% lower than the average property price on Sopwell Lane
  • 0.6% lower than the average in the AL1 1RW postcode area
  • and 2.8% 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 26 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£669,041
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£901
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Apr 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Sep 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.6%.

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 pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL1 1RW

9 th / 15
Price Rank
1% lower than average
10 th / 14
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
4 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1RW , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 14 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 10th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£669,041
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
21 Oct 2022
£660,000
Leasehold
+20 %
20 Apr 2018
£550,000
Leasehold
+23 %
21 Aug 2014
£447,000
Leasehold
+67.1 %
9 Jul 2004
£267,500
Leasehold
+28.9 %
1 May 2001
£207,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £326,350
sale date: 4 May 2007
rooms: 5
size: 749 sq ft
sale price: £325,500
sale date: 6 Jul 2004

Data Sources

The property at 78 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RW appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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