78 Thirlmere Drive, St Albans, AL1 5QL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £458,970 , which equates to approximately £748 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2005 for £202,500. Since then, the value has increased by £256,470, representing a 126.7% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £458,970 is:

  • 11.3% lower than the average property price on Thirlmere Drive
  • 11.3% lower than the average in the AL1 5QL postcode area
  • and 33.3% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 November 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in AL1 5QL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£458,970
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£748
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 Thirlmere Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Nov 2021.

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 Jul 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.9%.

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, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 5QL

12 th / 13
Price Rank
11% lower than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5QL , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 12 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 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£458,970
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+127 %
15 Dec 2005
£202,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

80 Thirlmere Drive, St Albans, AL1 5QL
rooms: 6
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024
84 Thirlmere Drive, St Albans, AL1 5QL
rooms: 4
size: 711 sq ft
sale price: £234,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2009
90 Thirlmere Drive, St Albans, AL1 5QL
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 1 May 2015
64 Thirlmere Drive, St Albans, AL1 5QL
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2004
60 Thirlmere Drive, St Albans, AL1 5QL
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2014

Data Sources

The property at 78 Thirlmere Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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