8 Aran Close, Harpenden, AL5 1SW is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 2,314 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 £1,088,769 , which equates to approximately £470 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2023 for £1,050,000. Since then, the value has increased by £38,769, representing a 3.7% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,088,769 is:

  • 39.1% higher than the average property price on Aran Close
  • 43.2% higher than the average in the AL5 1SW postcode area
  • and 16.6% higher 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 1 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
2314 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,088,769
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£470
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Aran Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1SW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Nov 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 triple glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Jun 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 50%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • 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 fully double glazed to fully triple glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully triple glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1SW

1 st / 15
Price Rank
43% higher than average
1 st / 10
Size Rank
84% bigger than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1SW , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 10 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 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,088,769
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
31 Aug 2023
£1,050,000
Leasehold
+54.4 %
27 Oct 2017
£680,000
Leasehold
+41.7 %
27 Nov 2009
£480,000
Leasehold
+39.1 %
30 Jul 2004
£345,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £529,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £815,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2014
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £635,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2022
rooms: 8
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2014

Data Sources

The property at 8 Aran Close, Harpenden, AL5 1SW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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