83 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN is a freehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £485,505 , which equates to approximately £851 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jul 2021 for £470,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,505, representing a 3.3% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £485,505 is:

  • 29.0% lower than the average property price on Sopwell Lane
  • 18.5% lower than the average in the AL1 1RN postcode area
  • and 29.4% 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 10 March 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL1 1RN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£485,505
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£851
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

83 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Mar 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 some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Oct 2020. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from some secondary glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 1RN

23 rd / 32
Price Rank
18% lower than average
20 th / 25
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
12 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1RN , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£485,505
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
30 Jul 2021
£470,000
Leasehold
+17.5 %
9 Sep 2015
£400,000
Leasehold
+48.1 %
28 Aug 2009
£270,000
Leasehold
+21.3 %
23 Sep 2005
£222,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

85 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £279,950
sale date: 1 Aug 2013
8, Malthouse Court Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RP
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £142,950
sale date: 27 Feb 2004

Data Sources

The property at 83 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jul 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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