Townsend Lane - AL5 2QR
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 2QR is a residential postcode situated on Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 119th largest and 752nd 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 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,483,052
- 10 Year change
- up 21.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,771pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £696/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 2QR is a residential postcode situated on Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 119th largest and 752nd 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 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,483,052
- 10 Year change
- up 21.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,771pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £696/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL5 2QR
- 25A Townsend Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 25 Townsend Lane
5 Bed Mid-century House
- 27 Townsend Lane
5 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL5 2QR sold for £1,440,000 on 18th September 2020. Since then prices are up an average of 16.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,483,052.
The AL5 2QR Sales Market has increased by 21.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £1,483,052 |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £1,489,051 |
| June 2024 | -2.2% | £1,424,996 |
| June 2023 | -1.4% | £1,457,790 |
| June 2022 | 8.3% | £1,478,452 |
| June 2021 | 7.4% | £1,364,837 |
| June 2020 | 3.7% | £1,270,988 |
| June 2019 | 0.1% | £1,225,350 |
| June 2018 | -1.2% | £1,223,543 |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £1,238,952 |
| June 2016 | 8.7% | £1,220,741 |
| June 2015 | 5.2% | £1,123,535 |
| June 2014 | 8.4% | £1,067,847 |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £984,652 |
| June 2012 | 5.5% | £964,467 |
| June 2011 | 5.9% | £914,478 |
| June 2010 | 22.5% | £863,916 |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £705,386 |
| June 2008 | -1.6% | £770,308 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £782,580 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,771.
The AL5 2QR Rental Market has increased by 52.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £3,771pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.1% | £3,642pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.4% | £3,400pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.6% | £3,136pcm |
| June 2022 | 8% | £2,997pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.3% | £2,775pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £2,563pcm |
| June 2019 | 4.4% | £2,531pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.6% | £2,425pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.5% | £2,464pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.8% | £2,475pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.6% | £2,362pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.8% | £2,301pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £2,260pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.7% | £2,212pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.7% | £2,153pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.5% | £2,037pcm |
| June 2009 | -0.8% | £1,844pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.7% | £1,860pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,873pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 18th September 2020 for £1,440,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 16.9%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
AL5 2QR has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2020£1,440,000 | 5 Bed House27, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR27, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR
- Sold Feb 2016£1,090,000 | 4 Bed House25A, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR25A, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR
- Sold Jul 2012£911,025 | 5 Bed House25, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR25, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR
- Sold Jan 2006£610,000 | 5 Bed House27, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR27, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR
- Sold Aug 2005£675,000 | 4 Bed House25A, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR25A, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QR
Nearby Postcodes
AL5 2QR is the 119th largest and the 752nd most expensive postcode out of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area.
- AL5 2FS, Salisbury Avenue, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2FS9 Addresses|49 m away
- AL5 2ES, Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2ES4 Addresses|74 m away
- AL5 2QF, Salisbury Avenue, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2QF11 Addresses|82 m away
- AL5 2QS, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2QS16 Addresses|85 m away
- AL5 2ER, Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2ER6 Addresses|87 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2025£2,500,000 | 5 Bed House68, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2RG68, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2RG
- Sold Feb 2021£2,475,000 | 5 Bed House64, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2RG64, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2RG
- Sold May 2021£2,300,000 | 5 Bed House40, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QS40, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QS
Schools Nearby
- St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School400 m away
- Roundwood Primary School600 m away
- Harpenden Academy800 m away
- Roundwood Park School600 m away
- St George's School800 m away
- Sir John Lawes School1.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL5 2QR is Harpenden station, which is 900 metres away.
- Harpenden|900 m away
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.5 km away
- Luton|7.9 km away
- St Albans City|7.9 km away
