Sold STC Terraced

6 WELLS CLOSE

HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE AL5 3LQ

3 beds 2 baths 109 m² Listed 17 Feb 2023 (-1212d)

£600,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (AL5 3LQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE AL5 3LQ |
| Price | £600,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £600,000 Sep 2023 |

## Description

A deceptively spacious three bedroom family home with a charming private garden and off-street parking for two cars. Wells Close is a peaceful spot and well placed for schooling. *CHAIN FREE*.

**Entrance Hall** -

**Lounge** - 4.98 x 2.82 (16'4" x 9'3") -

**Dining Room** - 6.27 x 2.45 (20'6" x 8'0") -

**Study** - 4.09 x 2.39 (13'5" x 7'10") -

**Kitchen** - 4.11 x 2.46 (max) (13'5" x 8'0" (max)) -

**Shower Room** -

**Bedroom One** - 5.10 x 3.18 (16'8" x 10'5") -

**Bedroom Two** - 3.22 x 3.18 (10'6" x 10'5") -

**Bedroom Three** - 2.98 (max) x 2.61 (9'9" (max) x 8'6") -

**Family Shower Room** -

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## Floorplans

- ![6 Wells Close, Harpenden.JPG](/listings/photos/131766746/288753) - 6 Wells Close, Harpenden.JPG

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/131766746/288754) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #17254407
- **Address:** 6 Wells Close, HARPENDEN, AL5 3LQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/04/2026
- **Work Completed:** 17/04/2026
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #769948
- **Address:** 6 Wells Close, HARPENDEN, AL5 3LQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2003
- **Work Completed:** 25/04/2003
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ | £600,000 | 08/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ | £360,000 | 20/04/2013 | Terraced |
| 6 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ | £124,500 | 02/09/1999 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 FARM CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NH | £570,000 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 16 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ | £610,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 9 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ | £620,000 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 317 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LW | £875,000 | 10/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 19 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ | £675,000 | 09/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 24 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ | £695,000 | 29/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £650,000 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £722,500 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £772,320 (14 Terraced, AL5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St Albans). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

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

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Luton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £239,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £191,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.9%
- **10y growth:** 78.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for St Albans; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 26.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

109 m²

Last sold

£600,000 Sep 2023

Local average

£772,320 (-22.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,752 of 33,755)

Street crime

23 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Mid-terrace property
Circa 1,150 sq ft
Three Reception Rooms
Two Bathrooms
Private Garden
Driveway for two cars
Peaceful location
Well placed for schooling
Chain Free

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A deceptively spacious three bedroom family home with a charming private garden and off-street parking for two cars. Wells Close is a peaceful spot and well placed for schooling. *CHAIN FREE*.

Entrance Hall -

Lounge - 4.98 x 2.82 (16'4" x 9'3") -

Dining Room - 6.27 x 2.45 (20'6" x 8'0") -

Study - 4.09 x 2.39 (13'5" x 7'10") -

Kitchen - 4.11 x 2.46 (max) (13'5" x 8'0" (max)) -

Shower Room -

Bedroom One - 5.10 x 3.18 (16'8" x 10'5") -

Bedroom Two - 3.22 x 3.18 (10'6" x 10'5") -

Bedroom Three - 2.98 (max) x 2.61 (9'9" (max) x 8'6") -

Family Shower Room -

Listed by

Harpenden

Whittaker & Co

Reference: 131766746

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

6 Wells Close, Harpenden.JPG

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17254407 Recent

Property Details

Street: 6 Wells Close

Town: HARPENDEN

Postcode: AL5 3LQ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 19/04/2026

Work Completed: 17/04/2026

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #769948

Property Details

Street: 6 Wells Close

Town: HARPENDEN

Postcode: AL5 3LQ

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 21/07/2003

Work Completed: 25/04/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

382% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/09/2023 (2 years ago)	£600,000	+66.7%
Sold	20/04/2013 (13 years ago)	£360,000	+189.2%
Sold	02/09/1999 (26 years ago)	£124,500	—

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
8 FARM CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NH	£570,000	01/09/2023	Terraced
Same street 16 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ	£610,000	30/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 9 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ	£620,000	24/11/2022	Terraced
317 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LW	£875,000	10/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 19 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ	£675,000	09/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 24 WELLS CLOSE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3LQ	£695,000	29/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £650,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £722,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.9%

10y growth 78.1%

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

1y (index) 2.7%

5y (index) 16.6%

10y (index) 26.2%

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: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Ridgewood Drive	0.2 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.5 miles
Hospital	Spire Hospital	0.6 miles
Shop	BP Shop	0.8 miles
Hospital	Harpenden Memorial Hospital	1.1 miles
Train station	Harpenden	1.3 miles
Train station	Luton DART Parkway	3.2 miles
University	University Of Bedfordshire	3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	7
Other theft	7
Violence and sexual offences	5
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Public order	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	23

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Wood End School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 30 Jan 2024
The King's School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Roundwood Park School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 15 Jan 2024
Roundwood Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 22 Nov 2021
St Hilda's School	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%

Max investor price (0.8%) £239,875

Target investor price (1%) £191,900

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).

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