Our Data Sources
Broom Cottage, Harpenden has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2021.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Broom Cottage, Harpenden would be worth £1,067,761, with a potential rental value of £3,208 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £945,731, with a rental value of £2,842 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
Broom Cottage, Harpenden occupies a 389 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 4 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 3rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
Broom Cottage, Harpenden has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 May 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has some double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Broom Cottage, Harpenden last changed hands on 31st March 2022, selling for £985,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 17.0% since March 2022.
- Sold Mar 2022£985,000
- Sold Jun 1996£242,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 37 sales of comparable properties within 1.1 kilometres of Broom Cottage, Harpenden across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 144, Cravells Road, Harpenden, AL5 1BQ, a freehold house, sold at £955,000 on the 20th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in AL5.
- Sold Aug 2025£955,000 | 4 Bed House144, Cravells Road, Harpenden, AL5 1BQ144, Cravells Road, Harpenden, AL5 1BQ
- Sold Jun 2021£870,000 | 4 Bed House6 Maple Cottages, West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2AS6 Maple Cottages, West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2AS
- Sold Aug 2015£583,000 | 4 Bed House66, West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2LD66, West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2LD
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Broom Cottage, Harpenden as the 14th largest and the 14th most expensive of the 14 addresses on West Common Grove, Harpenden, AL5.
Against the AL5 postcode district average, it is £50k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- St Dominic Catholic Primary School1.3 km away
- The Grove Junior School1.4 km away
- The Grove Infant and Nursery School1.4 km away
- St George's School2.5 km away
- Sir John Lawes School2.6 km away
- Roundwood Park School2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Harpenden|1.7 km away
- St Albans City|5.8 km away
- St Albans Abbey|6.2 km away
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
