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5 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, AL5 2UD

UPRN:100080834776Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-19T04:00:03.174024+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:11:04.031344+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T15:27:23.605010+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d 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)
5 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, AL5 2UD

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£630,000
£598k - £661kHigh
Estimate
£630k
Range
£598k – £661k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,950
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,950
Yield
3.71%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Old Rectory Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (76/100). 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 NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra 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
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
76/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 24Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£630,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,950
Gross Yield3.71%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.1%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£268,000 (2006-10-04)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0AL5 2UD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/0566/TCA
    Remove 30ft cherry tree The approximately 30ft Cherry tree is exhibiting signs of declining vitality, evidenced by a notably sparse canopy during the current growing season. The tree has also developed a pronounced lean towards the client's property, raising concerns regarding its structural condition and potential for failure. In view of its apparent decline, increasing lean and close proximity to the dwelling, removal is considered appropriate to mitigate potential risk and address the tree's deteriorating condition.
    Pending
  • 26/0564/TCA
    Pollard 3 x lime trees in rear garden. Crown height reduc. of Eucaplytus tree in rear garden by min 3 metres. Crown height reduction or ornamental pear tree in rear garden by 2/3 metres. Tidy Up ornamental cherry and reduce crown height by 2/3 metres. Crown height reduction of portuguese laurel in front garden 2/3 metres. Crown height reduction of 4 ornamental plums in front garden by 2/3 metres. Crown height reduction of silver birch located in front garden between from drive of 8 & 10 Longcroft Ave by 2/3 metres. Annual trim of cypress/connifers in rear garden. Crown height reduction of hornbean 2/3 metres
    Pending
  • 26/0551/TCA
    T1 & T2 Lime - Pollard to previous pollard pionts
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2006-10-04
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,543
Population Density4,080 /km²
Owner Occupied85%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 54%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Hilda's School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St George's School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Roundwood Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

8 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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