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    72 Firwood Avenue

    72, FIRWOOD AVENUE, ST ALBANS, AL4 0TE

    This semi-detached freehold property on Firwood Avenue last sold in December 2017 for £690,000. Based on price growth in the AL4 district since then, its estimated current value is £858,701 — placing it in the 94th percentile nationally and the 69th percentile within AL4. The property covers 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £6,981 per m². The EPC rating is D, with a potential rating of C.

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    Type

    Semi-Detached

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    1,324 sq ft

    123 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £690,000

    Dec 2017

    Estimated Valuation

    £858,701

    Est. £/sq ft

    £649/sq ft

    £6,981/m²

    Property Details

    TypeSemi-Detached
    TenureFreehold
    Built formSemi-Detached
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: 1930-1949
    Habitable rooms6
    Main fuelmains gas (not community)
    EPC currentD
    EPC potentialC
    Floor area1,324 sq ft (123 m²)
    EPC dateMar 2017
    WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

    Transaction History

    8 Dec 2017

    £690,000

    18 Mar 2011

    £520,000

    28 Sept 2007

    £390,000

    29 Aug 2003

    £307,000

    1 Jul 2002

    £269,950

    19 Jul 1996

    £103,000

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£858,701
    Value per sq ft / m²£649/sq ft (£6,981/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    AL4 district percentile69th percentile
    National percentile94th percentile

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    District Context — AL4

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    AL4 covers Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, north of London. It is a planned commuter town with strong suburban character, well-regarded schools, and easy rail access to central London.

    Average Property Price - AL4

    £643,626

    94

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - AL4

    £42,764

    68

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - AL4

    2.4%

    31

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - AL

    3.8%

    44

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

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