Flat 12, Benedictine Place, 1 Marlborough Road, St Albans, AL1 3WA is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £513,000 , which equates to approximately £619 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Aug 2015 for £427,500. Since then, the value has increased by £85,500, representing a 20.0% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £513,000 is:

  • 6.9% lower than the average property price on Marlborough Road
  • 12.1% higher than the average in the AL1 3WA postcode area
  • and 25.4% 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 21 November 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£513,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£619
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 12, Benedictine Place, 1 Marlborough Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3WA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Nov 2024.

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 22 Nov 2011, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 76.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
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 AL1 3WA

18 th / 31
Price Rank
12% higher than average
15 th / 29
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
24 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 3WA , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 29 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 15th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£513,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
17 Aug 2015
£427,500
Leasehold
+64.4 %
30 Jun 2004
£260,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2015
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2014
rooms: 3
size: 863 sq ft
sale price: £299,950
sale date: 25 Oct 2013
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at Flat 12, Benedictine Place, 1 Marlborough Road, St Albans, AL1 3WA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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