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2 Gibbs Close, Harpenden, AL5 1FA

UPRN:10093187570Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: B (86)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-15T04:00:01.705358+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-12T08:37:15.050750+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T17:46:56.544479+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 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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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)
2 Gibbs Close, Harpenden, AL5 1FA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,374,000
£1.31M - £1.44MHigh
Estimate
£1.37M
Range
£1.31M – £1.44M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,800
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,800
Yield
4.19%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Gibbs Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (83/100). 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)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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
67/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
83/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,374,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,800
Gross Yield4.19%
1y Growth-8.2%
3y Growth-1.1%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£1,325,000 (2026-02-12)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1AL5 1FA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/0580/TCA
    G1 - Reduce regrowth back to previous levels, cutting back to boundary line - General maintenance to stop trees encroaching.
    Pending
  • 26/0578/TCA
    T1 Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 1-2m approx and clear growth away from neighbours flats T2 Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 1-2m T3 Silver Birch (dead) - Fell G4 Acacia (destruction to surrounding paving) - Fell
    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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2026-02-12
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,543
Population Density1,537 /km²
Owner Occupied55%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 58%65+ 27%
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Schools Nearby

  • Harpenden Academy
    0.1 mi

    Inspected as Harpenden Free School (URN 138561) on 3 May 2016

  • St Dominic Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as St Dominic Catholic Primary School (URN 117478) on 22 Nov 2023

  • St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Crabtree Infants' School
    0.6 mi
    Outstanding

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

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Comparables

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  • 10 Gibbs Close
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    £1.24M
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  • Sandridge House, 4 Gibbs Close
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    £870k
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  • 2 Gibbs Close
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    £1.32M
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  • 3 Gibbs Close
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    £950k
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