Houses for sale in Harpenden, Hertfordshire


House Prices in Harpenden

Properties in Harpenden have an average house price of £936k and had 1,630 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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Property price trends in Harpenden

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Harpenden sold for £899,896 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 18,738 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have softened over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £921,463, that's a fall of roughly 2.3%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 1.6% since 2021, a gain of around £13,906 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 24.5% since then, roughly 2.2% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 3%.

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 £935,976. This amount is 75% higher than the average price in Hertfordshire. There are 3,558 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 £1,493,900, Wheathampstead at an average of £1,401,857 and Harpenden South at an average of £1,048,297.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Harpenden?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Harpenden are Caddington at an average of £825,000, Harpenden East at an average of £834,234 and Harpenden North at an average of £834,460.


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 More information
2026 £899,896
Price decrease
-7%
186 Properties
2025 £966,470
Price increase
4%
520 Properties
2024 £930,652
Price increase
1%
464 Properties
2023 £921,463
Price increase
2%
460 Properties
2022 £900,240
Price increase
2%
540 Properties
2021 £885,990
Price increase
4%
659 Properties
2020 £849,834
Price increase
6%
438 Properties
2019 £800,305
-
511 Properties
2018 £800,545
Price increase
1%
504 Properties
2017 £790,843
Price increase
9%
507 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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
Detached House £1,481,231.00 548 Detached Houses
Flat £407,347.00 394 Flats
Semi Detached House £889,058.00 437 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £657,022.00 251 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in Harpenden

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