8 Grove Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1EX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £879,308 , which equates to approximately £817 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Oct 2023 for £840,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,308, representing a 4.7% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £879,308 is:

  • 9.8% higher than the average property price on Grove Avenue
  • 2.9% higher than the average in the AL5 1EX postcode area
  • and 9.6% lower 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 16 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£879,308
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£817
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Grove Avenue, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 May 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 8 Apr 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1EX

8 th / 15
Price Rank
3% higher than average
11 th / 13
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1EX , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£879,308
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
26 Oct 2023
£840,000
Leasehold
+35.5 %
12 Aug 2016
£620,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 921 sq ft
sale price: £818,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £725,000
sale date: 24 May 2018
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £820,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1077 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Grove Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1EX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Oct 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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