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7 Walnut Close, Harpenden, AL5 4FP

UPRN:10096006819-4 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: -
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:50:40.835042+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T18:08:52.499181+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 refresh
7 Walnut Close, Harpenden, AL5 4FP

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
15 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,463,000
£1.39M - £1.54MHigh
Estimate
£1.46M
Range
£1.39M – £1.54M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,650
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,650
Yield
3.81%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

7 Walnut Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 56/100 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 SourcesPortal listingsMarket 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
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
58/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,463,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,650
Gross Yield3.81%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.1%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0AL5 4FP
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
  • 26/1954/PAHSE
    Prior approval - Single storey rear extension with 3.47m in height x 3m in depth with 2.58m height to eaves
    Pending
  • 26/0545/TCA
    Fell one apple tree in rear garden
    Pending

Ownership

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

Connectivity

Broadband (-)
-
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,543
Population Density2,888 /km²
Owner Occupied77%
Age Distribution
0-15 27%16-64 59%65+ 14%

Schools Nearby

  • Sir John Lawes School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Manland Primary School
    0.1 mi
    GoodImproving
  • St George's School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Crabtree Junior School
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding

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

Comparables

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    £1.70M
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