The Common - AL5 3PE
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 3PE is a residential postcode situated on The Common, Harpenden, AL5 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 448th largest and 977th 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 9 properties: 9 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £3,541,038
- 10 Year change
- up 22.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £8,002pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £845/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 2.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 3PE is a residential postcode situated on The Common, Harpenden, AL5 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 448th largest and 977th 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 9 properties: 9 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £3,541,038
- 10 Year change
- up 22.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £8,002pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £845/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 2.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL5 3PE
- Abbotts Hay
Unknown
- Canley
5 Bed Mid-century House
- Canley Lodge
4 Bed House
- Fairway
Unknown
- Gawsworth
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL5 3PE sold for £2,425,000 on 17th December 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 12.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £3,541,038.
The AL5 3PE Sales Market has increased by 22.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £3,541,038 |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £3,555,663 |
| June 2024 | -1.8% | £3,416,233 |
| June 2023 | -1.4% | £3,480,430 |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £3,530,369 |
| June 2021 | 7.3% | £3,245,596 |
| June 2020 | 3.3% | £3,025,275 |
| June 2019 | -0.5% | £2,928,475 |
| June 2018 | -0.7% | £2,943,831 |
| June 2017 | 2.2% | £2,963,748 |
| June 2016 | 10.3% | £2,898,921 |
| June 2015 | 6.6% | £2,627,084 |
| June 2014 | 8.5% | £2,463,458 |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £2,269,468 |
| June 2012 | 4.6% | £2,219,032 |
| June 2011 | 5.1% | £2,121,237 |
| June 2010 | 20.6% | £2,018,865 |
| June 2009 | -9.5% | £1,674,371 |
| June 2008 | -2.1% | £1,849,554 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,889,883 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £8,002.
The AL5 3PE Rental Market has increased by 53.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.5% | £8,002pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.4% | £7,734pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.1% | £7,270pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.7% | £6,728pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.4% | £6,304pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £5,813pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £5,404pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.5% | £5,338pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.5% | £5,159pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.2% | £5,239pcm |
| June 2016 | 5% | £5,229pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.7% | £4,980pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.6% | £4,803pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £4,680pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £4,585pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.7% | £4,469pcm |
| June 2010 | 10% | £4,230pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.8% | £3,846pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.4% | £3,917pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £3,932pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 17th December 2025 for £2,425,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 12.8%. The postcode has had a total of 7 sales since 1995.
AL5 3PE has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 2 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2025£2,425,000 | 5 Bed HouseWhite Oaks, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PEWhite Oaks, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
- Sold Aug 2025£3,706 | 5 Bed HouseMaison Rose, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PEMaison Rose, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
- Sold Mar 2021£2,975,000 | 5 Bed HouseKinsbourne House, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PEKinsbourne House, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
- Sold Nov 2020£3,000,000 | 5 Bed HouseCanley, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PECanley, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
- Sold Aug 2016£1,750,000 | 5 Bed HouseWhite Oaks, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PEWhite Oaks, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
Nearby Postcodes
AL5 3PE is the 448th largest and the 977th most expensive postcode out of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area.
- AL5 3PD, The Common, Harpenden, AL5AL5 3PD6 Addresses|240 m away
- AL5 3NU, Derwent Road, Harpenden, AL5AL5 3NU14 Addresses|256 m away
- AL5 3DR, Derwent Road, Harpenden, AL5AL5 3DR1 Addresses|301 m away
- AL5 3PA, Derwent Road, Harpenden, AL5AL5 3PA13 Addresses|302 m away
- AL5 3PF, Kinsbourne Green Lane, Harpenden, AL5AL5 3PF9 Addresses|326 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (1)
- house (1)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2020£3,000,000 | 5 Bed HouseCanley, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PECanley, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
- Sold Mar 2021£2,975,000 | 5 Bed HouseKinsbourne House, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PEKinsbourne House, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
- Sold Dec 2025£2,425,000 | 5 Bed HouseWhite Oaks, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PEWhite Oaks, The Common, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
Schools Nearby
- Wood End School800 m away
- Roundwood Primary School1.8 km away
- The Lea Primary School and Nursery2.5 km away
- Roundwood Park School1.7 km away
- St George's School2.7 km away
- Sir John Lawes School3.2 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL5 3PE is Harpenden station, which is 3.2 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|3.2 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|4.7 km away
- Luton|5.9 km away
- Leagrave|9.5 km away
