8 Prospect Road, St Albans, AL1 2AX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £766,992 , which equates to approximately £963 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Feb 2016 for £604,500. Since then, the value has increased by £162,492, representing a 26.9% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £766,992 is:

  • 33.8% higher than the average property price on Prospect Road
  • 10.3% higher than the average in the AL1 2AX postcode area
  • and 11.5% 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 12 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£766,992
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£963
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Prospect Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2AX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 2024.

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 30 Apr 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 2AX

9 th / 33
Price Rank
10% higher than average
15 th / 25
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
2 nd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2AX , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 25 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 15th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£766,992
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
26 Feb 2016
£604,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £545,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 6 Nov 1997

Data Sources

The property at 8 Prospect Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2AX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Feb 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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