Westfield Drive - AL5 4LW
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 4LW is a residential postcode situated on Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 138th largest and 315th 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
- £755,543
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,853pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £752/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 4LW is a residential postcode situated on Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 138th largest and 315th 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
- £755,543
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,853pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £752/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL5 4LW
- 34 Westfield Drive
House
- 36 Westfield Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 38 Westfield Drive
House
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £755,543.
The AL5 4LW Sales Market has increased by 22.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £755,543 |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £754,820 |
| June 2024 | -2.1% | £722,553 |
| June 2023 | -1% | £738,276 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £745,814 |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £687,051 |
| June 2020 | 4.2% | £643,817 |
| June 2019 | -1.5% | £617,955 |
| June 2018 | -1% | £627,382 |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £633,567 |
| June 2016 | 10.5% | £616,215 |
| June 2015 | 7.4% | £557,425 |
| June 2014 | 11.4% | £519,002 |
| June 2013 | 3.1% | £465,991 |
| June 2012 | 4.2% | £451,807 |
| June 2011 | 3.6% | £433,406 |
| June 2010 | 19.5% | £418,430 |
| June 2009 | -10.3% | £350,198 |
| June 2008 | -1.3% | £390,225 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £395,363 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,853.
The AL5 4LW Rental Market has increased by 53.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £2,853pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.1% | £2,741pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £2,560pcm |
| June 2023 | 5.2% | £2,359pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.2% | £2,243pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.5% | £2,073pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £1,928pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.6% | £1,894pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.4% | £1,845pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.8% | £1,871pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.6% | £1,855pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.7% | £1,741pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.6% | £1,662pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.2% | £1,589pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.6% | £1,540pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.5% | £1,516pcm |
| June 2010 | 7.9% | £1,465pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.8% | £1,358pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.4% | £1,397pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,403pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
AL5 4LW is the 138th largest and the 315th most expensive postcode out of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area.
- AL5 4LN, Westfield Drive, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LN4 Addresses|51 m away
- AL5 4LJ, Springfield Crescent, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LJ4 Addresses|70 m away
- AL5 4LY, Riverford Close, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LY19 Addresses|70 m away
- AL5 4LF, Springfield Crescent, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LF14 Addresses|97 m away
- AL5 4LB, Rye Hill, Harpenden, AL5AL5 4LB9 Addresses|99 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
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 School900 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 4LW is Harpenden station, which is 1.8 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|1.8 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|5.6 km away
- Luton|7.1 km away
- St Albans City|9.1 km away
