Douglas Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5
By Savills
£ 425,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Savills says ..
Well presented two-bedroom ground apartment in Harpenden
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, presents a mixed bag of features. Located on Douglas Road, it benefits from being very close to St Hilda’s School, making it attractive to families. Harpenden itself is a popular town with good schools and transport links. The apartment, as shown in the photographs, appears to be in reasonable condition, though the interior décor is somewhat dated and could benefit from modernisation. The kitchen and bathroom are functional but not modern. A key aspect to note is the lack of a private garden; instead, access is provided to communal gardens. The absence of plot size data and a complete lack of price per square foot data makes a definitive judgment on value difficult. However, comparing it to other properties in the area, particularly other apartments on Douglas Road, the asking price of £425,000 seems relatively fair, although not necessarily a bargain. Potential buyers should carefully weigh the pros and cons, including the dated interior and lack of private outdoor space, against the desirable location and proximity to local amenities.
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
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 647.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 1,268,750.00 £Increased by 29.81 %
- Est sale value
- 1,025,495.00 £Increased by 115.35 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,317.00 £/moIncreased by 19.00 %
- Est letting value
- 1,294.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.19 %Decreased by 8.37 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda'S School | Other Independent School | 0.08 KM | |
| St Nicholas Cofe Va Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.76 KM |
| Roundwood Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.80 KM |
| Roundwood Park School | Academy Converter | 0.91 KM | |
| The King'S School | Other Independent School | 1.02 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nickey Line | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Westfield Avenue | £ 1,450,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Nightingale Mews | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Connaught Road | £ 1,695,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Amberley Close | £ 899,950 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 1543 | HPD | 1.56 KM |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 3645 | LTN | 6.78 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 8.74 KM |
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 8.77 KM |
| Luton | 1536 | LUT | 8.83 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 | £ 430,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 | £ 375,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 | £ 435,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Douglas Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 | £ 425,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Douglas Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire | £ 895,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.09 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Douglas Road | £ 1,150,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 6b Moreton End Lane | £ 725,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 16 Moreton End Lane | £ 975,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 6 Moreton End Lane | £ 2,000,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 15 Moreton End Lane | £ 1,470,000 | 0.15 KM |