Westfield Drive - AL5 4LN
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 4LN is a residential postcode situated on Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 204th largest and 276th 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 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £638,762
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,720pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £598/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 4LN is a residential postcode situated on Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 204th largest and 276th 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 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £638,762
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,720pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £598/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL5 4LN
- 25 Westfield Drive
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 27 Westfield Drive
Unknown
- 29 Westfield Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 31 Westfield Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL5 4LN sold for £530,000 on 23rd August 2019. Since then prices are up an average of 21.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £638,762.
The AL5 4LN Sales Market has increased by 22.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £638,762 |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £638,151 |
| June 2024 | -2.1% | £610,872 |
| June 2023 | -1% | £624,164 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £630,537 |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £580,857 |
| June 2020 | 4.2% | £544,305 |
| June 2019 | -1.5% | £522,440 |
| June 2018 | -1% | £530,410 |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £535,639 |
| June 2016 | 10.5% | £520,970 |
| June 2015 | 7.4% | £471,266 |
| June 2014 | 11.4% | £438,782 |
| June 2013 | 3.1% | £393,965 |
| June 2012 | 4.2% | £381,973 |
| June 2011 | 3.6% | £366,417 |
| June 2010 | 19.5% | £353,755 |
| June 2009 | -10.3% | £296,070 |
| June 2008 | -1.3% | £329,910 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £334,254 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,720.
The AL5 4LN Rental Market has increased by 53.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £2,720pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.1% | £2,614pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £2,441pcm |
| June 2023 | 5.2% | £2,250pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.2% | £2,139pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.5% | £1,977pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £1,838pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.6% | £1,806pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.4% | £1,760pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.8% | £1,784pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.6% | £1,769pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.7% | £1,660pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.6% | £1,585pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.2% | £1,516pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.6% | £1,468pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.5% | £1,445pcm |
| June 2010 | 7.9% | £1,397pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.8% | £1,295pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.4% | £1,333pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,338pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 23rd August 2019 for £530,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 21.9%. The postcode has had a total of 6 sales since 1995.
AL5 4LN has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2019£530,000 | 3 Bed House29, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN29, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN
- Sold Aug 2009£360,000 | 4 Bed House25, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN25, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN
- Sold Oct 2007£400,000 | 4 Bed House25, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN25, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN
- Sold Jan 2003£249,995 | 3 Bed House27, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN27, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN
- Sold Aug 1999£124,000 | 3 Bed House27, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN27, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LN
Nearby Postcodes
AL5 4LN is the 204th largest and the 276th most expensive postcode out of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area.
- AL5 4LW, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LW3 Addresses|51 m away
- AL5 4LB, Rye Hill, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LB9 Addresses|63 m away
- AL5 4LJ, Springfield Crescent, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LJ4 Addresses|65 m away
- AL5 4LP, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LP16 Addresses|82 m away
- AL5 4LD, Rye Close, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LD10 Addresses|85 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (3)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2023£749,500 | 4 Bed House22, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LP22, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LP
- Sold Jul 2022£670,000 | 4 Bed House12, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LP12, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LP
- Sold Apr 2021£605,000 | 3 Bed House24, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LP24, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 4LP
Schools Nearby
- The Lea Primary School and Nursery200 m away
- Manland Primary School800 m away
- Sauncey Wood Primary School1.1 km away
- St George's School900 m away
- Sir John Lawes School1.0 km away
- Katherine Warington School1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL5 4LN is Harpenden station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|1.7 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|5.6 km away
- Luton|7.2 km away
- St Albans City|9.0 km away
