9, Leaside Court Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BX is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 388 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £213,790 , which equates to approximately £552 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 May 1999 for £54,950. Since then, the value has increased by £158,840, representing a 289.1% increase, or approximately 10.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £213,790 is:

  • 59.8% lower than the average property price on Lower Luton Road
  • 3.8% lower than the average in the AL5 5BX postcode area
  • and 77.1% lower than the average price for Harpenden 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 13 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
388 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£213,790
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£552
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

9, Leaside Court Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5BX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Aug 2024.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Aug 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric heat pump for water heating only, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated to flat, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric heat pump for water heating only, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Flat, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 5BX

10 th / 13
Price Rank
4% lower than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5BX , this flat's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 10 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 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£213,790
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+289 %
10 May 1999
£54,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2019
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 9, Leaside Court Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5BX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 May 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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