Properties for sale in AL5
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House Prices in AL5
Properties in AL5 have an average house price of £934,368.00 and had 1580 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £4,850,000.00.
Property Price Paid in AL5 by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £875,805.00 | 145 Properties |
| 2025 | £965,799.00 | 512 Properties |
| 2024 | £930,772.00 | 463 Properties |
| 2023 | £921,463.00 | 460 Properties |
| 2022 | £901,354.00 | 539 Properties |
| 2021 | £884,829.00 | 658 Properties |
| 2020 | £849,834.00 | 438 Properties |
| 2019 | £800,129.00 | 512 Properties |
| 2018 | £800,545.00 | 504 Properties |
| 2017 | £790,843.00 | 507 Properties |
| 2016 | £722,969.00 | 588 Properties |
| 2015 | £758,350.00 | 595 Properties |
| 2014 | £676,269.00 | 627 Properties |
| 2013 | £646,839.00 | 551 Properties |
| 2012 | £608,738.00 | 513 Properties |
| 2011 | £576,352.00 | 492 Properties |
| 2010 | £558,678.00 | 578 Properties |
| 2009 | £499,344.00 | 476 Properties |
| 2008 | £503,586.00 | 416 Properties |
| 2007 | £497,882.00 | 705 Properties |
| 2006 | £441,542.00 | 827 Properties |
| 2005 | £408,498.00 | 687 Properties |
| 2004 | £376,034.00 | 672 Properties |
| 2003 | £350,826.00 | 697 Properties |
| 2002 | £318,836.00 | 718 Properties |
| 2001 | £278,027.00 | 766 Properties |
| 2000 | £243,133.00 | 624 Properties |
| 1999 | £212,599.00 | 735 Properties |
| 1998 | £179,720.00 | 647 Properties |
| 1997 | £149,748.00 | 692 Properties |
| 1996 | £144,880.00 | 740 Properties |
| 1995 | £134,928.00 | 609 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in AL5
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 | £1,480,343.00 | 526 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £408,230.00 | 381 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £890,368.00 | 429 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £656,302.00 | 244 Terraced Houses |
Houses and Flats for sale in AL5, Harpenden
There are 254 results. Property prices in AL5 range from £228k to £6.83M with an average price of £1.02M.
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Property market in AL5
What's for sale
261 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
261 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 56% | 35% |
| Typical asking price | £1M | £355k |
| Average bedrooms | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to sell | 9 weeks | 3 months |
| Gross rental yield | 3.9% | 6.2% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +24.0% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around AL5
typical asking price, cheapest firstSchools in AL5
13 primary · 3 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- St George's School secondary · Outstanding
- Sir John Lawes School secondary · Outstanding
- Wood End School primary · Outstanding
- High Beeches Primary School primary · Outstanding
- The Grove Infant and Nursery School primary · Outstanding
- St Dominic Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 261 homes for sale on Houses now, 961 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about AL5
What is the average house price in AL5?
The average home for sale in AL5 is priced at £1.03 million. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £775,000. This is based on the 261 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in AL5?
A typical 2-bedroom home in AL5 costs £385,000 and a 3-bedroom home £753,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £368,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £255,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £1.1 million.
What price range should I expect in AL5?
Most homes in AL5 are priced between £235,000 and £6.81 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £360,000, and one in five £1.5 million or more.
How many homes are for sale in AL5?
There are 254 homes for sale in AL5 on Houses right now, plus 40 already under offer. 78 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in AL5?
Yes. Homes put up for sale in AL5 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £850,000, 6.3% higher than the year before (£800,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 9%, 2-bedroom homes are down 6% and 4-bedroom homes are up 2%.
How long does it take to sell a home in AL5?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 10 weeks. About 31% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Houses go faster, in about 9 weeks against about 3 months for flats.
What rental yield can I get in AL5?
About 6.2% gross for flats and 3.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in AL5 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in AL5?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in AL5. Detached houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £355,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1.5 million.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near AL5?
Of the areas around AL5, LU1 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £250,000, followed by LU2 (£300,000) and HP2 (£375,000). AL5 itself is £775,000.
Are homes in AL5 freehold or leasehold?
About three quarters of homes for sale in AL5 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 2 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in AL5?
There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in AL5. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 7 were outstanding.
Which areas are included in the AL5 postcode district?
The main area within AL5 is Harpenden.
What has been the average sold property price in AL5 over the last three years?
Detached Houses in AL5 have an average sold price of £1,480,343, while Semi Detached Houses have an average of £890,368. Flats have an average of £408,230 and Terraced Houses have an average of £656,302. The average sold property price in AL5 over the last three years is approximately £924,125.
Which train stations are available in AL5?
The train station available in AL5 is Harpenden Station.