Sun Lane - AL5 4EX
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 4EX is a residential postcode situated on Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 76th largest and 647th most expensive of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,176,644
- 10 Year change
- up 22.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,349pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £776/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 4EX is a residential postcode situated on Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 76th largest and 647th most expensive of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,176,644
- 10 Year change
- up 22.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,349pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £776/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.4%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL5 4EX sold for £1,355,000 on 19th March 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,176,644.
The AL5 4EX Sales Market has increased by 22.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £1,176,644 |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | £1,177,523 |
| June 2024 | -2.3% | £1,125,396 |
| June 2023 | -1.2% | £1,151,417 |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £1,165,953 |
| June 2021 | 6.6% | £1,071,469 |
| June 2020 | 4% | £1,005,542 |
| June 2019 | -0.6% | £966,749 |
| June 2018 | -0.9% | £972,355 |
| June 2017 | 1.9% | £981,461 |
| June 2016 | 9.7% | £963,013 |
| June 2015 | 6.3% | £877,860 |
| June 2014 | 9.8% | £825,878 |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £751,885 |
| June 2012 | 4.7% | £731,772 |
| June 2011 | 4.6% | £698,972 |
| June 2010 | 20.9% | £667,973 |
| June 2009 | -9.4% | £552,431 |
| June 2008 | -1.7% | £609,436 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £619,725 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,349.
The AL5 4EX Rental Market has increased by 53.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.9% | £3,349pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.3% | £3,223pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.4% | £3,005pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.8% | £2,771pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.5% | £2,645pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.4% | £2,438pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £2,269pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.7% | £2,235pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £2,156pcm |
| June 2017 | 0% | £2,184pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.8% | £2,185pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.7% | £2,065pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.1% | £1,991pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £1,932pcm |
| June 2012 | 2% | £1,878pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.5% | £1,842pcm |
| June 2010 | 9.1% | £1,763pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.9% | £1,616pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.8% | £1,647pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,660pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 19th March 2025 for £1,355,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.9%. The postcode has had a total of 3 sales since 1995.
AL5 4EX has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
AL5 4EX is the 76th largest and the 647th most expensive postcode out of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area.
- AL5 4JE, Lodge Gardens, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4JE14 Addresses|17 m away
- AL5 4EU, Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4EU5 Addresses|78 m away
- AL5 4JD, Hitherfield Lane, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4JD12 Addresses|83 m away
- AL5 4EG, Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4EG39 Addresses|111 m away
- AL5 4JB, Hales Meadow, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4JB10 Addresses|129 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2017£1,545,000 | 5 Bed House36, Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4HA36, Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4HA
- Sold Oct 2014£1,400,000 | 5 Bed House16, Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4EU16, Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4EU
- Sold Oct 2014£1,400,000 | 5 Bed House20, Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4EU20, Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4EU
Schools Nearby
- St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School200 m away
- Harpenden Academy400 m away
- Manland Primary School900 m away
- St George's School500 m away
- Sir John Lawes School900 m away
- Roundwood Park School1.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL5 4EX is Harpenden station, which is 600 metres away.
- Harpenden|600 m away
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.6 km away
- St Albans City|7.8 km away
- Luton|8.1 km away
