Common Lane - AL5 5DW
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 5DW is a residential postcode situated on Common Lane, Bower Heath, Harpenden, AL5 with 1 addresses.
It ranks as the 37th largest and 970th most expensive of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 1 properties: 1 house.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £2,778,686
- 10 Year change
- up 21.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £6,211pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £746/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 2.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 5DW is a residential postcode situated on Common Lane, Bower Heath, Harpenden, AL5 with 1 addresses.
It ranks as the 37th largest and 970th most expensive of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 1 properties: 1 house.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £2,778,686
- 10 Year change
- up 21.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £6,211pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £746/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 2.7%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL5 5DW sold for £2,700,000 on 8th October 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 2.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £2,778,686.
The AL5 5DW Sales Market has increased by 21.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £2,778,686 |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | £2,789,673 |
| June 2024 | -2.3% | £2,668,002 |
| June 2023 | -1.5% | £2,730,134 |
| June 2022 | 9% | £2,772,739 |
| June 2021 | 6.8% | £2,544,667 |
| June 2020 | 3.6% | £2,382,591 |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £2,300,482 |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £2,290,386 |
| June 2017 | 1% | £2,309,301 |
| June 2016 | 8.7% | £2,286,510 |
| June 2015 | 5.2% | £2,102,773 |
| June 2014 | 8% | £1,998,212 |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £1,851,036 |
| June 2012 | 5.2% | £1,812,367 |
| June 2011 | 5.9% | £1,723,478 |
| June 2010 | 22.5% | £1,627,118 |
| June 2009 | -8.3% | £1,327,911 |
| June 2008 | -2% | £1,448,503 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,477,409 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £6,211.
The AL5 5DW Rental Market has increased by 52.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £6,211pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.1% | £5,995pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.2% | £5,595pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.9% | £5,171pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.7% | £4,930pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £4,536pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £4,218pcm |
| June 2019 | 4.6% | £4,168pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.2% | £3,983pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.9% | £4,031pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.6% | £4,068pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £3,888pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.5% | £3,794pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £3,738pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £3,660pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.9% | £3,567pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.8% | £3,367pcm |
| June 2009 | -0.8% | £3,039pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.9% | £3,062pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £3,091pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 8th October 2024 for £2,700,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.9%. The postcode has had a total of 1 sales since 1995.
AL5 5DW has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
AL5 5DW is the 37th largest and the 970th most expensive postcode out of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area.
- AL5 5DP, Sauncey Wood, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5DP14 Addresses|156 m away
- AL5 5BJ, Milford Hill, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5BJ16 Addresses|243 m away
- AL5 5HJ, Pickford Hill, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5HJ5 Addresses|245 m away
- AL5 5HH, Whitings Close, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5HH22 Addresses|257 m away
- AL5 5BH, Milford Hill, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5BH12 Addresses|282 m away
Property Types
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- early-century house (1)
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 (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2024£2,700,000 | 5 Bed HouseFendley Corner, Common Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5DWFendley Corner, Common Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5DW
- Sold Oct 2012£1,750,000 | 5 Bed HouseSauncey View Lodge, Common Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5DNSauncey View Lodge, Common Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5DN
- Sold Aug 2023£1,550,000 | 5 Bed House2 Sauncey Wood Barns, Common Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5DN2 Sauncey Wood Barns, Common Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5DN
Schools Nearby
- Sauncey Wood Primary School400 m away
- Manland Primary School1.2 km away
- The Lea Primary School and Nursery1.5 km away
- Katherine Warington School700 m away
- Sir John Lawes School1.2 km away
- St George's School1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL5 5DW is Harpenden station, which is 2.1 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|2.1 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.6 km away
- Luton|8.2 km away
- St Albans City|8.7 km away
