Flat 4, 228 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1JQ is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 291 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £191,369 , which equates to approximately £658 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Nov 2018 for £178,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,369, representing a 7.5% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £191,369 is:

  • 67.9% lower than the average property price on London Road
  • 59.9% lower than the average in the AL1 1JQ postcode area
  • and 72.2% 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 26 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
291 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£191,369
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£658
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 228 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Apr 2023.

This property uses electric storage 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 29 Jun 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from average to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL1 1JQ

16 th / 17
Price Rank
60% lower than average
14 th / 14
Size Rank
67% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1JQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 14th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£191,369
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
23 Nov 2018
£178,000
Leasehold
+31.9 %
18 Dec 2013
£135,000
Leasehold
+9.8 %
25 Jul 2006
£123,000
Leasehold
+17.1 %
6 Oct 2003
£105,000
Leasehold
+98.1 %
13 Nov 1998
£53,000
Leasehold
+47.2 %
3 May 1996
£36,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 1
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2016
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2013
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 11 May 2007
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2006
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 11 May 2006

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 228 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1JQ appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Nov 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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