8 Westminster Court, St Albans, AL1 2DU is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £425,720 , which equates to approximately £628 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Nov 2023 for £410,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,720, representing a 3.8% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £425,720 is:

  • 10.0% higher than the average property price on Westminster Court
  • 9.5% higher than the average in the AL1 2DU postcode area
  • and 38.1% lower than the average price for St. Albans 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 19 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£425,720
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£628
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Westminster Court, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jan 2017.

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 Jun 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL1 2DU

8 th / 26
Price Rank
9% higher than average
13 th / 25
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
5 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2DU , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 8th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th 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 13th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£425,720
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
9 Nov 2023
£410,000
Leasehold
+5.1 %
31 Oct 2023
£390,000
Leasehold
+1.3 %
26 Apr 2017
£385,000
Leasehold
+57.8 %
15 Mar 2013
£244,000
Leasehold
+25.1 %
18 Dec 2002
£195,000
Leasehold
+57.5 %
8 Sep 1999
£123,800
Leasehold
+90.5 %
12 Aug 1996
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2020
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2010

Data Sources

The property at 8 Westminster Court, St Albans, AL1 2DU appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Nov 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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