87 Holyrood Crescent, St Albans, AL1 2LY is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £173,922 , which equates to approximately £337 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2023 for £167,500. Since then, the value has increased by £6,422, representing a 3.8% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £173,922 is:

  • 63.7% lower than the average property price on Holyrood Crescent
  • 50.6% lower than the average in the AL1 2LY postcode area
  • and 74.7% 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 15 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£173,922
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£337
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

87 Holyrood Crescent, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2LY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Apr 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 12 Oct 2022, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 285%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
System built, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 2LY

16 th / 16
Price Rank
51% lower than average
9 th / 13
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2LY , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£173,922
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
15 Dec 2023
£167,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 16 May 2022
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2022
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 514 sq ft
sale price: £143,500
sale date: 9 Sep 2013

Data Sources

The property at 87 Holyrood Crescent, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2LY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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