Houses for sale in Harpenden, Hertfordshire
House Prices in Harpenden
Properties in Harpenden have an average house price of £927k and had 1,390 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Harpenden is an area in Hertfordshire with 12,165 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £4.85M.
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Neighbourhoods in Harpenden
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Property price trends in Harpenden
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Harpenden sold for £779,645 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 18,494 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £921,463, that's a fall of roughly 15.4%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 12% since 2021, a drop of around £106,345 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £722,969, so the typical sold price has climbed about 7.8% since then, roughly 0.8% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 2%.
Frequently asked questions about Harpenden
What is the average price for a property for sale in Harpenden?
The average price for a property for sale in Harpenden is £926,526. This amount is 74% higher than the average price in Hertfordshire. There are 3,616 property listings for sale in Harpenden.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Harpenden?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Harpenden are Redbourn at an average of £1,475,653, Wheathampstead at an average of £1,364,312 and Harpenden South at an average of £1,040,499.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Harpenden?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Harpenden are Harpenden North at an average of £817,021, Harpenden East at an average of £818,945 and Caddington at an average of £825,000.
Which train stations are available in or near Harpenden?
Some of the train stations available in or near Harpenden are Harpenden, Luton Airport Parkway and St.Albans City.
Property Price Paid in Harpenden by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £779,645 | 
-20% |
27 Properties |
| 2025 | £936,503 | 
1% |
439 Properties |
| 2024 | £930,652 |
1% |
464 Properties |
| 2023 | £921,463 |
2% |
460 Properties |
| 2022 | £901,354 |
2% |
539 Properties |
| 2021 | £885,990 |
4% |
659 Properties |
| 2020 | £849,834 |
6% |
438 Properties |
| 2019 | £800,305 | - |
511 Properties |
| 2018 | £800,545 |
1% |
504 Properties |
| 2017 | £790,843 |
9% |
507 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Harpenden
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £876,855.00 | 379 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £1,464,695.00 | 463 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £656,709.00 | 214 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £409,739.00 | 334 Flats |
Transport in Harpenden
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