Flat 32, Benedictine Place, 1 Marlborough Road, St Albans, AL1 3WA is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,001 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £461,306 , which equates to approximately £461 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Sep 2019 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £31,306, representing a 7.3% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £461,306 is:

  • 16.2% lower than the average property price on Marlborough Road
  • 0.8% higher than the average in the AL1 3WA postcode area
  • and 33.0% 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 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 7 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£461,306
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£461
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 32, 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 7 Jun 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 27 Jun 2013, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11%.

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, insulated (assumed) to system built, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • 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
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 3WA

5 th / 31
Price Rank
1% higher than average
7 th / 29
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
23 rd / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 3WA , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th 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 7th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£461,306
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
20 Sep 2019
£430,000
Leasehold
+36.3 %
21 Feb 2014
£315,500
Leasehold
-2.9 %
26 May 2004
£325,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2019
rooms: 3
size: 1047 sq ft
sale price: £467,500
sale date: 1 Sep 2016
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2014

Data Sources

The property at Flat 32, Benedictine Place, 1 Marlborough Road, St Albans, AL1 3WA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Sep 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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