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2 Beesonend Cottages, Beesonend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2AA

UPRN:200003641463Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-03T04:00:02.159536+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T18:38:31.304781+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 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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 Beesonend Cottages, Beesonend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2AA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,291,000
£1.23M - £1.36MHigh
Estimate
£1.29M
Range
£1.23M – £1.36M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,800
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,800
Yield
4.46%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Beesonend Cottages earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 57/100. Investment score 47/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (12/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
57/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
47/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
26/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
12/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 42
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,291,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,800
Gross Yield4.46%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.1%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£805,650 (2020-09-22)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
3AL5 2AA
Approval Rate
0%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/0554/TCA
    Crown reduction 30 - 50% to Rowan, Acer & Magnolia (T1, T2 & T3)
    Pending
  • 26/0537/TCA
    Beech: Crown reduction by 2-3m and canopy thinning by 20% Beech: Removal of 2 branches overhanging house and close to eves to provide greater clearance from property Hornbeam: Cutting-back to trunk of long thin limbs overhanging boundary line and roof (limbs are currently resting on roof tiles) Walnut: Crown reduction by 2m and re-balancing of tree shape
    Pending
  • 26/0531/TCA
    T1 - Oak to the front of the property we aim to complete a crown clean, removing all deadwood, in addition we propose to reduce the tree by 1-2 metres. We also propose to reduce the lateral branches by 2-3 metres that overhang the road and the neighbouring property
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-09-22
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,543
Population Density-
Owner Occupied75%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 57%65+ 25%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Dominic Catholic Primary School
    1.3 mi

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

  • The Grove Junior School
    1.3 mi
    Good
  • The Grove Infant and Nursery School
    1.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Townsend Church of England School
    1.5 mi
    Good

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

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