New Forge Place, Redbourn, St. Albans, AL3
By Ashtons
£ 205,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Ashtons says ..
A light and spacious one bedroom ground floor retirement apartment situated just off Redbourn High Street and close to local amenities.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Redbourn, St Albans, offers a convenient and well-located living space. Situated just off Redbourn High Street, it benefits from easy access to local amenities, including shops and well-regarded schools like Redbourn Primary School (Outstanding Ofsted rating). Transport links to larger towns and London are also within reasonable distance.
The apartment itself appears clean and well-maintained, offering a comfortable living area, kitchen, and bathroom. However, the overall aesthetic is dated. The kitchen and bathroom show a more basic design that could benefit from modernization or updating. The property’s main appeal is its convenient location and proximity to amenities, which are strong positive factors. However, the lack of a private garden and the nature of it being a retirement apartment may limit the overall appeal to a broader range of buyers. The price appears generally fair compared to other similar properties in the development, but not a standout deal. While it might be attractive to retirees or first-time buyers due to the location and price, the potential for necessary modernization should be considered.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 446.70
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 575,000.00 £Decreased by 8.68 %
- Est sale value
- 332,344.80 £Increased by 43.08 %
- Average area rental value
- 3,275.00 £/moIncreased by 52.11 %
- Est letting value
- 1,786.80 £/moIncreased by 300.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 6.83 %Increased by 66.59 %
- Crime Rate
- 132.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sa4 Redbourn And Villages Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.91 KM | |
| Redbourn Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.91 KM |
| St Luke'S School | Foundation Special School | Requires improvement | 1.04 KM |
| Wood End School | Community School | Outstanding | 3.48 KM |
| Roundwood Park School | Academy Converter | 3.48 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechfield Close | £ 1,025,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hawkes Drive | £ 1,550,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Linden Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Woollams | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| West Common | £ 385,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 1543 | HPD | 5.22 KM |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 3645 | LTN | 8.17 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 8.46 KM |
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 9.30 KM |
| Luton | 1536 | LUT | 9.48 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Forge Place, Redbourn, St. Albans, AL3 | £ 205,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| New Forge Place, Redbourn, St. Albans, AL3 | £ 205,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| New Forge Place, Redbourn, St. Albans | £ 280,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| New Forge Place, Redbourn, St. Albans, AL3 | £ 220,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| New Forge Place, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 | £ 225,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 17 New Forge Place | £ 155,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 9 New Forge Place | £ 220,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 4 New Forge Place | £ 225,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 1 New Forge Place | £ 220,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 7 New Forge Place | £ 129,750 | 0.01 KM |