Aplins Close - AL5 2RJ
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 2RJ is a residential postcode situated on Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 61st largest and 660th 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 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,210,080
- 10 Year change
- up 21.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,509pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £710/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 2RJ is a residential postcode situated on Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 61st largest and 660th 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 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,210,080
- 10 Year change
- up 21.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,509pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £710/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL5 2RJ
- 1 Lavendon Aplins Close
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 2 Lavendon Aplins Close
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL5 2RJ sold for £1,232,000 on 9th December 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 6.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,210,080.
The AL5 2RJ Sales Market has increased by 21.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £1,210,080 |
| June 2025 | 4.3% | £1,215,192 |
| June 2024 | -2.2% | £1,165,026 |
| June 2023 | -1.3% | £1,190,701 |
| June 2022 | 7.8% | £1,205,941 |
| June 2021 | 7.9% | £1,118,629 |
| June 2020 | 3.8% | £1,036,315 |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £998,721 |
| June 2018 | -1.5% | £1,001,501 |
| June 2017 | 2% | £1,016,649 |
| June 2016 | 8.8% | £996,386 |
| June 2015 | 5.5% | £916,063 |
| June 2014 | 9% | £868,317 |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £796,826 |
| June 2012 | 5.6% | £780,699 |
| June 2011 | 5.6% | £739,509 |
| June 2010 | 22.1% | £700,063 |
| June 2009 | -8.7% | £573,160 |
| June 2008 | -1.2% | £627,737 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £635,193 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,509.
The AL5 2RJ Rental Market has increased by 52.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.5% | £3,509pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.9% | £3,389pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £3,170pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.8% | £2,921pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.5% | £2,787pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.8% | £2,593pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £2,383pcm |
| June 2019 | 4% | £2,353pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.8% | £2,263pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.1% | £2,305pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.9% | £2,304pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.9% | £2,196pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.3% | £2,134pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £2,086pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.8% | £2,041pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.5% | £1,986pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.2% | £1,883pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.1% | £1,708pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.3% | £1,728pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,733pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 9th December 2021 for £1,232,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 6.1%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
AL5 2RJ has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2021£1,232,000 | 4 Bed House1 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ1 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ
- Sold Oct 2011£630,000 | 4 Bed House2 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ2 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ
- Sold Apr 2005£538,000 | 4 Bed House1 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ1 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ
- Sold Aug 1997£260,000 | 4 Bed House2 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ2 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ
- Sold May 1996£212,000 | 4 Bed House1 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ1 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ
Nearby Postcodes
AL5 2RJ is the 61st largest and the 660th most expensive postcode out of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area.
- AL5 2PZ, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2PZ32 Addresses|53 m away
- AL5 2EN, Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2EN21 Addresses|60 m away
- AL5 2UG, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2UG9 Addresses|65 m away
- AL5 2EW, Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2EW16 Addresses|74 m away
- AL5 2QB, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5AL5 2QB18 Addresses|93 m away
Property Types
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2021£1,232,000 | 4 Bed House1 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ1 Lavendon, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2RJ
- Sold Apr 2024£1,050,000 | 4 Bed House5, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2PZ5, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2PZ
- Sold Aug 2019£965,000 | 4 Bed House7, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2PZ7, Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2PZ
Schools Nearby
- St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School500 m away
- Roundwood Primary School600 m away
- Harpenden Academy800 m away
- St George's School600 m away
- Roundwood Park School700 m away
- Sir John Lawes School1.2 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL5 2RJ is Harpenden station, which is 900 metres away.
- Harpenden|900 m away
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.3 km away
- Luton|7.7 km away
- St Albans City|8.1 km away
