8 Blacksmiths Lane, St Albans, AL3 4SQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 517 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 £677,793 , which equates to approximately £1,312 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2011 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £307,793, representing a 83.2% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £677,793 is:

  • 5.2% lower than the average property price on Blacksmiths Lane
  • 7.0% lower than the average in the AL3 4SQ postcode area
  • and 0.7% higher 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 27 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£677,793
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,312
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Blacksmiths Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Aug 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 May 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL3 4SQ

6 th / 12
Price Rank
7% lower than average
11 th / 11
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
1 st / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 4SQ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 11 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 11th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£677,793
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
13 Dec 2011
£370,000
Leasehold
+49.8 %
11 Jun 2004
£247,000
Leasehold
+97.6 %
28 Aug 1998
£125,000
Leasehold
+32.3 %
16 Jun 1997
£94,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £492,500
sale date: 22 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £442,500
sale date: 30 Mar 2017
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2007

Data Sources

The property at 8 Blacksmiths Lane, St Albans, AL3 4SQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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