8, Beech Court Hillside Road, Harpenden, AL5 4BW is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £391,979 , which equates to approximately £492 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Dec 2012 for £262,500. Since then, the value has increased by £129,479, representing a 49.3% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £391,979 is:

  • 50.5% lower than the average property price on Hillside Road
  • 10.4% higher than the average in the AL5 4BW postcode area
  • and 58.0% lower than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 20 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£391,979
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£492
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8, Beech Court Hillside Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4BW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Sep 2023.

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 5 Jul 2012, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 73.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of 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, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£391,979
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
30 Dec 2012
£262,500
Leasehold
+16.7 %
18 Sep 2009
£225,000
Leasehold
+12.5 %
24 Sep 2004
£199,950
Leasehold
+128.5 %
5 Dec 1997
£87,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £406,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £393,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2016
rooms: 3
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2014
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2013

Data Sources

The property at 8, Beech Court Hillside Road, Harpenden, AL5 4BW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Dec 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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