61, Townsend Lane
61, Townsend Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is a freehold house that sits on a 641 m2 plot.
By comparing it to neighbours, we estimate that it is a mid-century house with 1,968 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 5 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is £1,291,472 and the estimated rental value is £3,771 per month.
Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 is located in the borough of St. Albans within the AL5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2008 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £1,356,046 and a rental value of £3,960 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £1,201,069 and a rental value of £3,507 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden has dropped by £14,475 (1.1%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £75 per month (2.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden sits on a plot of 641 m2.
We have plot size data on 9 out of 10 other houses in the postcode and 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden sits on the 7th largest plot.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden was last sold on 28th February 2008 for £975,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since February 2008, the market for similar properties has risen by 28.2%.
- Sold Feb 2008£975,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden within a radius of 910 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 19, Claygate Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 2HE, a freehold house which sold for £1,470,000 on the 23rd September 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
Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 has a total of 106 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is the 42nd largest and the 65th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £332k more expensive than the average property in AL5.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mRoundwood Primary School
- 700mSt Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
- 1.1kmHarpenden Academy
- 400mRoundwood Park School
- 1.2kmSt George's School
- 1.7kmSir John Lawes School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 61, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is Harpenden station, which is 1.2 kilometres away.
- 1.2kmHarpenden
- 6.5kmLuton Airport Parkway
- 7.9kmSt Albans City
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
