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85 Oakwood Drive, St. Albans, AL4 0UL

UPRN:100080860436Semi-Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T15:28:04.532580+00:00)EPC· 2mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-10-01T13:28:57.056475+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d 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 (2026-05-16T02:37:25.186523+00:00)
85 Oakwood Drive, St. Albans, AL4 0UL

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£659,000
£626k - £692kHigh
Estimate
£659k
Range
£626k – £692k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,300
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,300
Yield
4.19%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

85 Oakwood Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (58/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
58/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£659,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,300
Gross Yield4.19%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.1%
5y Growth+1.7%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£407,500 (2015-02-13)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
4AL4 0UL
Approval Rate
50%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/2046/PAHSE
    Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.58m in height x 4m in depth with 2.70m height to eaves
    Pending
  • 26/1973/PAHSE
    Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.30m in height x 4m in depth with 3m height to eaves
    Pending
  • TP/2026/0508
    T1 Grand Fir - Reduce overall height by approximately 8 to 10 metres, subject to the availability of suitable viable growth points and retention of a balanced crown. Pruning cuts should be directed to healthy, viable growth displaying good vigour, with the declining upper crown and significant deadwood removed.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-02-13
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,543
Population Density5,362 /km²
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 26%16-64 62%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • Oakwood Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Beaumont School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding
  • Verulam School
    0.6 mi
    Good

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

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