Upper Heath Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1
By Ashtons
£ 550,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Ashtons says ..
Located on a sought-after road in Bernards Heath, this charming three-bedroom home is less than a mile from St Albans city centre and mainline station with outstanding local schools nearby. Set on a generous plot, this property offers a unique opportunity for buyers to modernise and extend a peri...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, presents a mixed bag. Its location in Marshalswick South is a key strength, benefiting from excellent nearby schools (Bernards Heath Infant & Nursery School and Bernards Heath Junior School are both highly rated) and convenient access to St Albans City train station (approx 1.11km). This makes it an attractive option for families. However, the property’s condition is a significant drawback. The interior photography reveals a property in need of complete modernisation. Walls require repair, flooring is dated and worn, and the overall aesthetic is tired. The kitchen and bathroom also require updating. While there’s a garden, its size and condition aren’t fully clear from the imagery. Though a plot is present, it appears relatively small. Pricing appears on the higher end for a property of this condition; therefore, significant renovation costs must be factored into any potential buyer’s budget. The asking price may reflect the strong location, though a lower price could ensure greater competitiveness in the market given the refurbishment requirements. Ultimately, this property is best suited to a buyer who is comfortable undertaking a substantial renovation project. For those seeking a move-in ready property, alternative options in the area should be considered.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 907.40
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 482,500.00 £Decreased by 52.31 %
- Est sale value
- 744,068.00 £Increased by 5.53 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,188.00 £/moIncreased by 5.19 %
- Est letting value
- 2,722.20 £/moIncreased by 200.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.44 %Increased by 120.24 %
- Crime Rate
- 2.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards Heath Infant And Nursery School | Community School | Good | 0.11 KM |
| Bernards Heath Junior School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.50 KM |
| Heathlands School | Community Special School | Outstanding | 0.68 KM |
| St Albans High School For Girls | Other Independent School | 0.74 KM | |
| Maple Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.78 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmore Court | £ 250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Avenue Road | £ 417,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Elm Lawn Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Peter's Road | £ 550,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Bernard's Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 1.11 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 2.47 KM |
| Park Street | 1561 | PKT | 4.17 KM |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 1563 | HWW | 5.15 KM |
| Harpenden | 1543 | HPD | 6.62 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Heath Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire | £ 1,000,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Upper Culver Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 | £ 585,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Upper Culver Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 | £ 625,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Upper Culver Road, St. Albans, AL1 4EE | £ 600,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Upper Culver Road, St. Albans, AL1 4EE | £ 500,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 59 Upper Heath Road | £ 243,500 | 0.01 KM |
| 7 Upper Heath Road | £ 738,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 22 Upper Heath Road | £ 500,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 29 Upper Heath Road | £ 324,950 | 0.01 KM |
| 18 Upper Heath Road | £ 535,000 | 0.01 KM |