Our Data Sources
17, Townsend Lane, Harpenden has a single entry in the Land Registry from August 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 17, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, we estimate a market value of £1,519,417 and a rental value of £3,701 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £1,345,769 and £3,278 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 17, Townsend Lane, Harpenden as measuring 690 m2.
That makes it the 7th largest plot in the postcode, where all 10 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
17, Townsend Lane, Harpenden has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Mar 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 17, Townsend Lane, Harpenden completed on 12th August 2016 at £1,300,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 3.8% over the period since August 2016.
- Sold Aug 2016£1,300,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2012 80 properties similar to 17, Townsend Lane, Harpenden have sold within a radius of 670 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 3rd September 2025, was 4, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QE, a freehold house which sold for £1,610,000.
Read more about house prices in AL5.
- Sold Sep 2025£1,610,000 | 4 Bed House4, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QE4, Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QE
- Sold Jul 2025£1,375,000 | 4 Bed House16, Hitherfield Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4JD16, Hitherfield Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4JD
- Sold Jul 2024£1,325,000 | 4 Bed House1, Salisbury Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 2QQ1, Salisbury Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 2QQ
- Sold Jul 2024£1,442,500 | 4 Bed House36, Moreton End Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2HD36, Moreton End Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2HD
- Sold May 2024£1,260,000 | 4 Bed House6, Barns Dene, Harpenden, AL5 2HQ6, Barns Dene, Harpenden, AL5 2HQ
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £1,718,905, ranging from £823,233 to £2,559,171.
- 15 Townsend Lane
5 Bed House | 25 m | Est. Value: £2,185,784
- 21 Townsend Lane
5 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £1,893,160
- 2 Townsend Lane
3 Bed House | 43 m | Est. Value: £1,183,809
- 11 Townsend Lane
5 Bed House | 46 m | Est. Value: £1,717,378
- 4 Townsend Lane
4 Bed House | 51 m | Est. Value: £1,594,868
Location Comparison
Of the 106 addresses on Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5, 17, Townsend Lane, Harpenden comes out as the 70th largest and the 51st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £480k more expensive than the average property across the AL5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School300 m away
- Harpenden Academy600 m away
- Roundwood Primary School800 m away
- St George's School600 m away
- Roundwood Park School800 m away
- Sir John Lawes School1.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Harpenden|700 m away
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.5 km away
- St Albans City|7.9 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
