Flat 2, 42 West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2JW is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,464 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £922,151 , which equates to approximately £630 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 May 2024 for £925,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £2,849, representing a 0.3% decrease, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £922,151 is:

  • 24.0% lower than the average property price on West Common
  • 50.3% lower than the average in the AL5 2JW postcode area
  • and 1.1% 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 6 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1464 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£922,151
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£630
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 2, 42 West Common, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 May 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 7 May 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 2JW

10 th / 20
Price Rank
50% lower than average
5 th / 15
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
13 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£922,151
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-0 %
29 May 2024
£925,000
Leasehold
+15.6 %
27 Feb 2015
£800,000
Leasehold
+30.6 %
24 Sep 2010
£612,500
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
High flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
High

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has high surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Medium
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £552,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, 42 West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2JW appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 May 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 6 May 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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