Our Data Sources
23, West Common, Harpenden has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in July 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2021.
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 23, West Common, Harpenden, we estimate a market value of £1,313,403 and a rental value of £3,406 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £1,163,300 and £3,017 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 23, West Common, Harpenden as measuring 527 m2.
That makes it the 4th largest plot in the postcode, where 13 of the 29 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
23, West Common, Harpenden has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Nov 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 23, West Common, Harpenden completed on 7th July 2022 at £1,300,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 14.7% over the period since July 2022.
- Sold Jul 2022£1,300,000
- Sold Jan 2019£970,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2012 31 properties similar to 23, West Common, Harpenden have sold within a radius of 900 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 4th February 2025, was 16, Arden Grove, Harpenden, AL5 4SJ, a freehold house which sold for £1,460,000.
Read more about house prices in AL5.
- Sold Feb 2025£1,460,000 | 3 Bed House16, Arden Grove, Harpenden, AL5 4SJ16, Arden Grove, Harpenden, AL5 4SJ
- Sold Aug 2024£1,275,000 | 4 Bed House3, Rothamsted View, Harpenden, AL5 2FT3, Rothamsted View, Harpenden, AL5 2FT
- Sold May 2024£1,200,000 | 4 Bed House5, Rothamsted View, Harpenden, AL5 2FT5, Rothamsted View, Harpenden, AL5 2FT
- Sold Apr 2024£1,325,000 | 4 Bed House1, Rothamsted View, Harpenden, AL5 2FT1, Rothamsted View, Harpenden, AL5 2FT
- Sold Apr 2024£980,000 | 3 Bed House13, Gibbs Close, Harpenden, AL5 1FA13, Gibbs Close, Harpenden, AL5 1FA
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 £678,963, ranging from £437,363 to £1,744,439.
- 24 West Common
2 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £526,998
- 25 West Common
2 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £533,464
- 22A West Common
5 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £1,744,439
- 29 West Common
2 Bed House | 25 m | Est. Value: £546,241
- 30 West Common
2 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £536,639
Location Comparison
Of the 135 addresses on West Common, Harpenden, AL5, 23, West Common, Harpenden comes out as the 36th largest and the 30th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £284k more expensive than the average property across the AL5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- St Dominic Catholic Primary School500 m away
- Harpenden Academy900 m away
- St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School1.0 km away
- St George's School1.6 km away
- Sir John Lawes School1.7 km away
- Roundwood Park School1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Harpenden|800 m away
- St Albans City|6.7 km away
- St Albans Abbey|7.1 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Internet coverage here is poor, based on recent Ofcom data, and connectivity may be weak or unavailable.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow or No Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












