Our Data Sources
45, Vale Close, Harpenden has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in August 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2021.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
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 45, Vale Close, Harpenden, we estimate a market value of £722,011 and a rental value of £3,016 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £639,496 and £2,672 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 45, Vale Close, Harpenden as measuring 236 m2.
That makes it the 33rd largest plot in the postcode, where 46 of the 48 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
45, Vale Close, Harpenden has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Feb 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 45, Vale Close, Harpenden completed on 11th August 2021 at £597,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 13.1% over the period since August 2021.
- Sold Aug 2021£597,000
- Sold Sep 2006£299,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2016 106 properties similar to 45, Vale Close, Harpenden have sold within a radius of 1.3 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 29th July 2025, was 355, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3LZ, a freehold house which sold for £775,000.
Read more about house prices in AL5.
- Sold Jul 2025£775,000 | 3 Bed House355, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3LZ355, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3LZ
- Sold Jul 2025£635,000 | 4 Bed House25, Greatfield Close, Harpenden, AL5 3HP25, Greatfield Close, Harpenden, AL5 3HP
- Sold Jul 2025£750,000 | 4 Bed House1, Wells Close, Harpenden, AL5 3LQ1, Wells Close, Harpenden, AL5 3LQ
- Sold Jun 2025£925,000 | 4 Bed House14, Kinsbourne Close, Harpenden, AL5 3PB14, Kinsbourne Close, Harpenden, AL5 3PB
- Sold Apr 2025£15,000 | 3 Bed House347, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3LZ347, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3LZ
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 £651,392, ranging from £447,871 to £840,937.
- 43 Vale Close
2 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £447,871
- 47 Vale Close
3 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £669,021
- 39 Vale Close
3 Bed House | 22 m | Est. Value: £575,851
- 51 Vale Close
3 Bed House | 25 m | Est. Value: £597,147
- 37 Vale Close
3 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £632,231
Location Comparison
Of the 48 addresses on Vale Close, Harpenden, AL5, 45, Vale Close, Harpenden comes out as the 18th largest and the 18th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £279k less expensive than the average property across the AL5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Wood End School300 m away
- Roundwood Primary School1.2 km away
- The Lea Primary School and Nursery1.8 km away
- Roundwood Park School1.1 km away
- St George's School1.9 km away
- Sir John Lawes School2.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Harpenden|2.5 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|5.0 km away
- Luton|6.3 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
