9, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2UW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 549 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 £367,077 , which equates to approximately £669 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Oct 2020 for £340,700. Since then, the value has increased by £26,377, representing a 7.7% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £367,077 is:

  • 51.9% lower than the average property price on Luton Road
  • 1.4% higher than the average in the AL5 2UW postcode area
  • and 62.2% lower than the average price for Harpenden 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 January 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£367,077
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£669
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

9, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2UW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 2019.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Jan 2016. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • 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 average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL5 2UW

7 th / 10
Price Rank
1% higher than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 2UW , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 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 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£367,077
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
9 Oct 2020
£340,700
Leasehold
+48.8 %
25 Jan 2008
£229,000
Leasehold
+94.1 %
2 Nov 2000
£118,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2012
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 20 Feb 1998
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2023
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2019
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 9, Ferndale, 50 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2UW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Oct 2020. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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