AL5 house prices
Land Registry sold prices · to Apr 2026
£765,137 ▼ -0.1% 12 months median · 919 sales (last 24 months)
AL5 (Harpenden, St Albans) is among the more expensive postcode districts in St Albans, with a median sold price of £765,137 across 919 transactions in the last 24 months. The priciest road in the district is Park Avenue North at a median of £3,500,000 across 10 sales.
For the wider picture, see house prices across St Albans and how UK areas rank on affordability.
Harpenden (AL5) house price trend
32 years of annual medians · source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Most expensive streets in AL5
| Street | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue North | £3,500,000 | 10 |
| West Common Way | £2,950,000 | 6 |
| Park Avenue South | £2,925,000 | 8 |
| Rothamsted Avenue | £2,790,000 | 6 |
| Redbourn Lane | £2,527,600 | 6 |
| The Uplands | £2,425,000 | 12 |
| Orchard Avenue | £2,410,000 | 4 |
| Moreton Avenue | £2,400,000 | 4 |
Median price, last 5 years (streets with 4+ sales).
Recent sales in AL5
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | KEATS HOUSE MILTON ROAD, AL5 5NZ | £475,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 PIGEONWICK, AL5 4EZ | £800,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 154 CRAVELLS ROAD, AL5 1BQ | £740,000 |
| Apr 2026 | HADDON COURT SHAKESPEARE ROAD, AL5 5NB | £685,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 57 BARNFIELD ROAD, AL5 5TH | £992,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 91 COLESWOOD ROAD, AL5 1EG | £760,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 160 LOWER LUTON ROAD, AL5 5HA | £515,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 LONG BUFTLERS, AL5 1JF | £1,320,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 33 CHURCHFIELD, AL5 1LJ | £975,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 17 PARK HILL, AL5 3AT | £725,600 |
| Mar 2026 | 7 STATION ROAD, AL5 4SA | £251,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 101 GROVE ROAD, AL5 1ER | £500,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 6 GREEN LAWNS CLOSE, AL5 3QD | £1,280,000 |
| Mar 2026 | BERKELEY COURT, 48 LUTON ROAD, AL5 2UN | £345,500 |
| Mar 2026 | STEPHENS COURT STATION ROAD, AL5 4FE | £340,000 |
Other postcodes in St Albans
- AL1 house prices £535,000
- AL2 house prices £541,000
- AL3 house prices £625,000
- AL4 house prices £625,000
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in AL5 (Harpenden)?
- The median sold price in the AL5 postcode district, Harpenden is £765,137, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
- How have house prices in AL5 changed over the last 12 months?
- Median prices in AL5 have fallen -0.1% over the last 12 months (Harpenden).
- What's the most expensive street in AL5?
- Over the last five years, the priciest street in AL5 has been Park Avenue North, with a median sold price of £3,500,000 across 10 sales.
- How many homes have sold in AL5 recently?
- 919 homes were sold in the AL5 postcode district in the last 24 months (HM Land Registry).
- How much is a survey on a home in AL5?
- Surveyors price by value, size and age. At AL5's median sold price of £765,137, budget roughly £600–£850 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey or £1,000–£1,500 for a Level 3 Building Survey. See house survey costs in 2026 for which level fits which property.
- How much does it cost to move home in AL5?
- Moving home in AL5 typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.