Crabtree Lane - AL5 5SW
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 5SW is a residential postcode situated on Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 91st largest and 808th most expensive of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,568,364
- 10 Year change
- up 21.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,045pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £673/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL5 5SW is a residential postcode situated on Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 91st largest and 808th most expensive of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,568,364
- 10 Year change
- up 21.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,045pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £673/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL5 5SW
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL5 5SW sold for £830,000 on 4th October 2010. Since then prices are up an average of 69.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,568,364.
The AL5 5SW Sales Market has increased by 21.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £1,568,364 |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | £1,574,407 |
| June 2024 | -2.4% | £1,503,780 |
| June 2023 | -1.5% | £1,540,018 |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £1,563,971 |
| June 2021 | 6.8% | £1,436,797 |
| June 2020 | 3.7% | £1,345,093 |
| June 2019 | 0.6% | £1,297,198 |
| June 2018 | -1% | £1,289,633 |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £1,302,699 |
| June 2016 | 8.5% | £1,290,576 |
| June 2015 | 4.9% | £1,189,188 |
| June 2014 | 7.9% | £1,133,564 |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £1,050,287 |
| June 2012 | 5.4% | £1,028,482 |
| June 2011 | 6.1% | £975,990 |
| June 2010 | 22.8% | £920,094 |
| June 2009 | -8.1% | £749,152 |
| June 2008 | -2% | £815,593 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £831,873 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £4,045.
The AL5 5SW Rental Market has increased by 52.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £4,045pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.3% | £3,905pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.3% | £3,639pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.5% | £3,359pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.5% | £3,216pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.7% | £2,963pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £2,752pcm |
| June 2019 | 4.9% | £2,718pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.4% | £2,592pcm |
| June 2017 | -1% | £2,628pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.7% | £2,654pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £2,535pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.3% | £2,477pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £2,445pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £2,392pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.9% | £2,331pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.8% | £2,201pcm |
| June 2009 | -0.5% | £1,986pcm |
| June 2008 | -1.1% | £1,997pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £2,020pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 4th October 2010 for £830,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 69.1%. The postcode has had a total of 1 sales since 1995.
AL5 5SW has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
AL5 5SW is the 91st largest and the 808th most expensive postcode out of the 997 postcodes in the AL5 area.
- AL5 5RP, Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5RP7 Addresses|41 m away
- AL5 5RQ, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5RQ11 Addresses|62 m away
- AL5 5RX, Courtfields, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5RX7 Addresses|73 m away
- AL5 5RW, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5RW5 Addresses|81 m away
- AL5 5RT, Tylers, Harpenden, AL5AL5 5RT17 Addresses|111 m away
Property Types
- 2 modern houses built after 1980
- modern house (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (2)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2026£2,250,000 | 5 Bed House46, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5NS46, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5NS
- Sold Jan 2019£1,925,000 | 5 Bed House31, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5NT31, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5NT
- Sold Oct 2024£1,800,000 | 5 Bed House111, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5PR111, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5PR
Schools Nearby
- Crabtree Junior School100 m away
- Crabtree Infants' School100 m away
- High Beeches Primary School400 m away
- Sir John Lawes School800 m away
- Katherine Warington School900 m away
- St George's School1.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL5 5SW is Harpenden station, which is 900 metres away.
- Harpenden|900 m away
- St Albans City|7.4 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|7.4 km away
- St Albans Abbey|8.0 km away
