22 LEA ROAD
HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE AL5 4PG
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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Albans. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for St Albans. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).