West Common Way - AL5 2LQ
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 2LQ is a residential postcode situated on West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 282nd largest and 988th most expensive of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £3,289,217
- 10 Year change
- up 21.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £7,534pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £1,370/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 2.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 2LQ is a residential postcode situated on West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 282nd largest and 988th most expensive of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £3,289,217
- 10 Year change
- up 21.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £7,534pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £1,370/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 2.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL5 2LQ
- 41 West Common Way
Unknown
- 43 West Common Way
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 45 West Common Way
5 Bed Mid-century House
- 47 West Common Way
Unknown
- 49 West Common Way
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL5 2LQ sold for £2,495,000 on 24th July 2022. Since then prices are down an average of 0.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £3,289,217.
The AL5 2LQ Sales Market has increased by 21.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.5% | £3,289,217 |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £3,305,505 |
| June 2024 | -1.7% | £3,183,286 |
| June 2023 | -1.5% | £3,239,555 |
| June 2022 | 8.4% | £3,290,253 |
| June 2021 | 7.4% | £3,035,155 |
| June 2020 | 3% | £2,825,559 |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £2,742,792 |
| June 2018 | -0.7% | £2,734,652 |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £2,754,345 |
| June 2016 | 8.6% | £2,716,978 |
| June 2015 | 6.6% | £2,502,846 |
| June 2014 | 8.6% | £2,347,045 |
| June 2013 | 2% | £2,160,552 |
| June 2012 | 4.6% | £2,119,186 |
| June 2011 | 5.7% | £2,026,809 |
| June 2010 | 22.6% | £1,917,822 |
| June 2009 | -8.9% | £1,564,856 |
| June 2008 | -1.7% | £1,718,667 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,748,063 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £7,534.
The AL5 2LQ Rental Market has increased by 53.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.8% | £7,534pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.9% | £7,261pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.5% | £6,790pcm |
| June 2023 | 6% | £6,318pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.4% | £5,958pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £5,499pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £5,112pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.4% | £5,030pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £4,866pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.3% | £4,903pcm |
| June 2016 | 4% | £4,920pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.9% | £4,731pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.4% | £4,598pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.9% | £4,489pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £4,406pcm |
| June 2011 | 6.2% | £4,292pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.7% | £4,043pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.3% | £3,652pcm |
| June 2008 | 0% | £3,699pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £3,698pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 24th July 2022 for £2,495,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.3%. The postcode has had a total of 7 sales since 1995.
AL5 2LQ has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2022£2,495,000 | 4 Bed House43, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ43, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ
- Sold Jun 2021£2,250,000 | 5 Bed House45, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ45, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ
- Sold Sep 2013£1,710,000 | 5 Bed House45, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ45, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ
- Sold Oct 2003£1,100,000 | 5 Bed House41, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ41, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ
- Sold Jul 2002£1,115,000 | 5 Bed House51, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ51, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LQ
Nearby Postcodes
AL5 2LQ is the 282nd largest and the 988th most expensive postcode out of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area.
- AL5 2LG, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2LG10 Addresses|100 m away
- AL5 2NW, Oakfield Road, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2NW6 Addresses|104 m away
- AL5 2PH, The Uplands, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2PH5 Addresses|129 m away
- AL5 2EG, Garden Close, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2EG4 Addresses|144 m away
- AL5 2NT, Oak Way, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2NT11 Addresses|158 m away
Property Types
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (2)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2022£4,150,000 | 5 Bed House42, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LG42, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LG
- Sold Feb 2023£3,300,000 | 5 Bed House6, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LF6, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LF
- Sold Jul 2014£3,210,000 | 5 Bed House42, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LG42, West Common Way, Harpenden, AL5 2LG
Schools Nearby
- St Dominic Catholic Primary School1.7 km away
- The Grove Junior School1.9 km away
- The Grove Infant and Nursery School2.0 km away
- Roundwood Park School2.7 km away
- St George's School2.8 km away
- Townsend Church of England School2.9 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL5 2LQ is Harpenden station, which is 2.0 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|2.0 km away
- St Albans City|5.7 km away
- St Albans Abbey|6.0 km away
- Park Street|8.1 km away
