87 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £497,479 , which equates to approximately £963 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2016 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £97,479, representing a 24.4% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £497,479 is:

  • 27.2% lower than the average property price on Sopwell Lane
  • 16.5% lower than the average in the AL1 1RN postcode area
  • and 27.7% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 April 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£497,479
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£963
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

87 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Apr 2025.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Mar 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of 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, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 1RN

24 th / 32
Price Rank
16% lower than average
23 rd / 25
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
8 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1RN , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th 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 23th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£497,479
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
31 Mar 2016
£400,000
Leasehold
+209.4 %
30 Sep 1999
£129,300
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2010
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2009
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2007
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £41,500
sale date: 8 Jul 1996

Data Sources

The property at 87 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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