Flat 40, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4XT is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 388 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £226,070 , which equates to approximately £583 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Oct 2013 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,070, representing a 45.9% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £226,070 is:

  • 59.8% lower than the average property price on Station Road
  • 20.1% lower than the average in the AL5 4XT postcode area
  • and 76.7% lower than the average price for Harpenden 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 25 September 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
388 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£226,070
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£583
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 40, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4XT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Sep 2023.

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 25 Feb 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 4XT

27 th / 42
Price Rank
20% lower than average
31 st / 37
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
5 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4XT , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 37 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 31th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£226,070
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
28 Oct 2013
£155,000
Leasehold
+6.9 %
18 Nov 2003
£145,000
Leasehold
+64.8 %
20 Apr 2000
£88,000
Leasehold
+74.3 %
2 Apr 1997
£50,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2021
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £227,500
sale date: 3 Jul 2020
rooms: 2
size: 402 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2017
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2014
rooms: 2
size: 400 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2005

Data Sources

The property at Flat 40, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4XT appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Oct 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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