Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the AL5 postcode area, covering Harpenden and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£531,989
Median price
£495,000
5-year trend
+30.9%
Total sales
18,871
The AL5 area has 951 individual postcodes with 18,871 registered sales. Prices are +34.1% above the national average, with the largest concentration in Harpenden. The five-year price movement is +30.9%.
With an average of £531,989, the AL5 area sits in the premium price bracket, +34.1% above the national average. Premium pricing typically reflects location desirability, transport connectivity and local amenities. The dataset includes 18,871 recorded sales across 951 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in AL5 is +30.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
AL5 3RA
£109,371 avg · 205 sales
AL5 4XT
£141,353 avg · 138 sales
AL5 4EG
£308,503 avg · 137 sales
AL5 1BQ
£349,061 avg · 115 sales
AL5 1QL
£262,079 avg · 115 sales
AL5 5EW
£173,737 avg · 112 sales
AL5 3AT
£506,109 avg · 110 sales
AL5 3AR
£468,410 avg · 102 sales
AL5 5NG
£450,266 avg · 102 sales
This AL5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the AL5 postcode area is £531,989, based on 18,871 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Harpenden.
Properties in AL5 average £531,989, which is +34.1% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£495,000) is 7.0% below the average (£531,989), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in AL5 have moved +30.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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