Sold STC Semi-detached

22 LEA ROAD

HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE AL5 4PG

2 baths 204 m² Listed 23 Apr 2025 (-397d)

£1,400,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 24 Jun 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

204 m²

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£1,390,000 Oct 2025

Local average

£1,044,295 (+34.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,477 of 33,755)

Street crime

97 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Stunning Southeast Facing Garden
  • Over 2240 sq.ft. Of Space
  • Close To Ofsted Outstanding Schooling
  • Town Centre & Mainline Station Easily Accessible
  • Versatile Layout
  • Arranged Over Three Floors
  • Open Plan Kitchen / Diner / Family Room
  • Impressive Master Bedroom & Luxury En-Suite
  • Garage & Driveway

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An Exceptional Six-Bedroom Bay-Fronted Home in a Prime Harpenden Location, Close to Ofsted Outstanding Schooling.

This impressive and versatile six-bedroom family home is set within a sought-after residential area, offering excellent access to Harpenden town centre and the mainline station.

The property boasts over 2,240 sq ft of spacious accommodation arranged across three floors, offering flexibility to suit a variety of modern family needs. Set back from the road, the house enjoys a wide frontage and generous driveway providing convenient off-street parking.

One of the standout features is the stunning southeast-facing garden, lovingly maintained by the current owners for over 30 years. This tranquil oasis includes a generous patio ideal for summer entertaining, a charming water feature, an array of mature shrubs and plants, and a high-quality shed. At the far end of the garden, a second seating area evokes the feel of a secret garden — a perfect retreat during the warmer months.

Inside, the ground floor offers a warm welcome with a bright and spacious entrance hall leading to a beautiful bay-fronted living room, complete with fitted shutters and a feature fireplace. A dedicated home office and music room provide ideal work-from-home spaces. To the rear, the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen/family/dining area, perfectly positioned to take in views of the garden. Practical additions include a utility room, ground floor cloakroom, and a well-proportioned garage.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress with six bedrooms arranged over two floors. The master bedroom features a private dressing area and a luxurious en-suite, while a contemporary family shower room serves the additional bedrooms.

Lea Road remains a favourite among families for its peaceful atmosphere combined with the convenience of nearby amenities and top-tier schools. This is a rare opportunity to secure a truly special home in a prime location.

Listed by

Harpenden

Bradford & Howley

Reference: 161036612

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/10/2025 (7 months ago) £1,390,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
10 ST JAMES ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4NY £1,230,000 20/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 44 LEA ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PG £686,000 12/12/2023 Terraced
18 ST JAMES ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PB £680,000 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
1 OULTON RISE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PL £805,000 03/11/2023 Semi-detached
5 HYDE VIEW ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PA £455,000 29/09/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 14 LEA ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PG £1,250,000 30/06/2023 Semi-detached
29 OX LANE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HF £1,530,000 29/06/2023 Semi-detached
33 ST JAMES ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PB £925,000 16/06/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 40 LEA ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PG £1,650,000 19/05/2023 Detached
89 OX LANE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PH £1,260,000 01/12/2022 Semi-detached
8 ST JAMES ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4NY £1,350,000 16/11/2022 Semi-detached
13 OULTON RISE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PL £1,150,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
9 ST JAMES ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4NX £650,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
101 OX LANE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PN £720,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
19 OULTON RISE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PL £950,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
60 OX LANE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PJ £895,000 08/08/2022 Semi-detached
87 OX LANE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PH £1,000,000 23/06/2022 Semi-detached
6 MASEFIELD ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4JN £625,000 01/06/2022 Semi-detached
15 OULTON RISE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PL £720,000 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
27 HYDE VIEW ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PA £600,000 04/03/2022 Semi-detached
41 LEA ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PQ £1,292,000 26/01/2022 Semi-detached
82 OX LANE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PW £760,000 06/12/2021 Semi-detached
20 WILLOUGHBY ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4PF £726,000 29/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £1,195,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £916,150 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 32.3%
10y growth 44.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Albans. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -0.9%
5y (index) 13.4%
10y (index) 25.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for St Albans. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,727/mo
Realistic £1,919/mo
Optimistic £2,111/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St Albans.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Luton: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Ox Lane West 0.1 miles
Bus stop Hyde View Road 0.2 miles
Shop Best-one 0.2 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.3 miles
Hospital Spire Hospital 0.5 miles
Hospital Harpenden Memorial Hospital 0.5 miles
Train station Harpenden 0.8 miles
Train station Luton DART Parkway 3.8 miles
University University Of Bedfordshire 4.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 22
Anti-social behaviour 19
Vehicle crime 13
Shoplifting 12
Criminal damage and arson 9
Other theft 9
Public order 5
Burglary 2
Theft from the person 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 97

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Manland Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 18 Oct 2018
Katherine Warington School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
Sir John Lawes School Secondary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 22 May 2023
The Lea Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
St George's School Secondary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 30 Sep 2014

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Penthouse, Millstone Way, AL5 £1,900/mo 2 0.24 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Millstone Way, AL5 £1,660/mo 2 0.25 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Balfour Court, AL5 £1,495/mo 2 0.32 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Hickling Way, AL5 £2,000/mo 2 0.42 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Hickling Way, AL5 £1,800/mo 2 0.43 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Marquis Lane, AL5 £2,400/mo 2 0.71 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,876/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.13%
Max investor price (0.8%) £231,250
Target investor price (1%) £185,000
Gross yield 1.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 63.1×
Monthly cashflow £-3,873/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -11.4%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).