53 Imperial Drive, Harrow, HA2 7DT
About 53 Imperial Drive
53 Imperial Drive is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Harrow (HA2 7DT). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). At 79 m² this is the 17th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 25 units on file.
It hasn't traded since December 2003, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £353,000 sits 95% above the 2003 sale of £181,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Jul 2024New BuildFullIn report
Creation of fourth floor level containing two flats on three existing detached blocks of flats (6 x 1 bed in total); front and rear dormers; rear inset terrace; free-standing air source heat pump on terrace; parking; EV charging points; hard and soft landscaping; bin / cycle storage; communal amenity space; internal and external alterations
- Reference
- PL/2091/24
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
£353,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.4% per year over 4 years.
£181,000
Growth on file: 21.4% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
16 December 2003Most recent
£181,000
+101.1%over 3 years11 May 2000
£90,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HA2 7DT: £357,000 (2025–2013).
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Imperial Drive homes
On price per m², 53 Imperial Drive runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,291
Street avg £3,286
Floor Area
79 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Ridgeway North Harrow — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Longfield Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB