86, Townsend Lane
86, Townsend Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is a mid-century freehold house with 1,388 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 713 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is £1,394,426 and the estimated rental value is £3,618 per month.
Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 is located in the borough of St. Albans within the AL5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden has a single entry in the Land Registry from June 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £1,464,148 and a rental value of £3,799 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £1,296,816 and a rental value of £3,365 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden has moved down by £1,553 (0.1%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £102 per month (2.8%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden sits on a plot of 713 m2.
We have plot size data on 11 out of 11 other houses in the postcode and 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden sits on the 9th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Feb 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden was last sold on 2nd June 2025 for £1,445,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since June 2025, the market for similar properties has dropped by 21.9%.
- Sold Jun 2025£1,445,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden within a radius of 960 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 8, Barns Dene, Harpenden, AL5 2HQ, a freehold house which sold for £1,515,000 on the 24th August 2023.
Read more about house prices in AL5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 has a total of 106 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is the 82nd largest and the 60th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £435k more expensive than the average property in AL5.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mRoundwood Primary School
- 900mSt Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
- 1.2kmWood End School
- 300mRoundwood Park School
- 1.3kmSt George's School
- 1.8kmSir John Lawes School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 86, Townsend Lane, Harpenden is Harpenden station, which is 1.4 kilometres away.
- 1.4kmHarpenden
- 6.4kmLuton Airport Parkway
- 7.8kmLuton
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
