54, Southdown Road
54, Southdown Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 54, Southdown Road, Harpenden to be a period freehold house with 2,400 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 316 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
54, Southdown Road, Harpenden has an estimated sale value of £1,317,901 and an estimated rental value of £3,969 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 lies in the borough of St. Albans, within the AL5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
54, Southdown Road, Harpenden has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 54, Southdown Road, Harpenden would be worth £1,383,796, with a potential rental value of £4,168 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,225,648, with a rental value of £3,692 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 54, Southdown Road, Harpenden has dropped by £14,772 (1.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £79 (2.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.6%.
Plot Size
54, Southdown Road, Harpenden occupies a 316 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 11 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
54, Southdown Road, Harpenden has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Mar 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas.
Sold Prices
54, Southdown Road, Harpenden last changed hands on 12th September 2024, selling for £1,273,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 1.5% since September 2024.
- Sold Sep 2024£1,273,000
- Sold Aug 2013£895,000
- Sold Jan 2005£548,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 680 metres of 54, Southdown Road, Harpenden across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 15, Spenser Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NW, a freehold house, sold at £1,350,000 on the 11th January 2024.
Read more about house prices in AL5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 54, Southdown Road, Harpenden as the 3rd largest and the 18th most expensive of the 119 addresses on Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5.
Against the AL5 postcode district average, it is £358k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mSt Dominic Catholic Primary School
- 800mThe Grove Junior School
- 800mHarpenden Academy
- 1.5kmSt George's School
- 1.5kmSir John Lawes School
- 1.9kmKatherine Warington School
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Public Transport Nearby
Harpenden station is the nearest stop to 54, Southdown Road, Harpenden at 700 metres away.
- 700mHarpenden
- 6.7kmSt Albans City
- 7.2kmSt Albans Abbey
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
