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255 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3DE

UPRN:100080833744Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:30:04.532492+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T15:27:23.605010+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T09:33:12.870431+00:00)
255 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3DE

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£831,000
£790k - £873kHigh
Estimate
£831k
Range
£790k – £873k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,900
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,900
Yield
4.19%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

255 Luton Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (71/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
71/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£831,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,900
Gross Yield4.19%
1y Growth-7.2%
3y Growth-1.1%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0AL5 3DE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/2018/NAC
    Consultation Only - Prior Approval of change of use from agricultural building to flexible commercial use: Leisure facility to include two padel courts, private gym and golf simulator.
    Pending
  • CB/26/03140/PAAC
    Prior Approval of change of use from agricultural building to flexible commercial use: Leisure facility to include two padel courts, private gym and golf simulator.
    Pending
  • TP/2026/0506
    5 x Oaks to lift to around 3m above ground level, remove deadwood greater than 40mm in diameter. Lift canopies on all Oaks to allow better view of area due to safety concerns & recent damage
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
14 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,543
Population Density1,146 /km²
Owner Occupied79%
Age Distribution
0-15 26%16-64 57%65+ 17%
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Schools Nearby

  • Wood End School
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding
  • The King's School
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Roundwood Park School
    0.6 mi
    Outstanding
  • Roundwood Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

8 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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