8 Grimthorpe Close, St Albans, AL3 5RW is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £215,393 , which equates to approximately £488 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jun 2024 for £211,500. Since then, the value has increased by £3,893, representing a 1.8% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £215,393 is:

  • 14.1% lower than the average property price on Grimthorpe Close
  • 38.1% lower than the average in the AL3 5RW postcode area
  • and 68.0% 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 17 August 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£215,393
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£488
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Grimthorpe Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Aug 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jul 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from community scheme to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£215,393
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
18 Jun 2024
£211,500
Leasehold
+59.6 %
31 Aug 2006
£132,500
Leasehold
+1.1 %
28 Nov 2003
£131,000
Leasehold
+64.8 %
29 Jan 2001
£79,500
Leasehold
+89.3 %
20 Dec 1996
£42,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

9 Grimthorpe Close, St Albans, AL3 5RW
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £253,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2023
10 Grimthorpe Close, St Albans, AL3 5RW
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2010

Data Sources

The property at 8 Grimthorpe Close, St Albans, AL3 5RW appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jun 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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