AL5 property market
Harpenden West, St Albans
District figures for the AL5 postcode district from 287 live sale listings and HM Land Registry sales records. Free to read, refreshed daily.
Prices
AL5 house prices
Median asking price
£580,000
Homes for sale now
Median price per sq ft
£620
Listings with a floor area
Live listings
287
Homes for sale in the district
| Bedrooms | Median asking price |
|---|---|
| 1 | £249,950 |
| 2 | £375,000 |
| 3 | £650,000 |
| 4 | £1,125,000 |
| 5 | £1,750,000 |
| 6 | £3,000,000 |
Rents and yields
AL5 rents and rental yields
Average gross yield
4.3%
District average: the median gross yield of live sale listings
Median asking rent
£1,700
Per month, homes listed to rent
Rental listings
46
Homes listed to rent now
HM Land Registry
AL5 sold prices
Completed sales registered with HM Land Registry.
Sales in the last 12 months
315
All registered sales
Median sold price
£765,000
Last 12 months
Year-on-year change
-2.8%
Median sold price of established homes, £807,500 to £785,000 (297 standard sales)
| Month | Street | Type | Sold price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Bewdley Close | Detached | £890,000 |
| Sep 2026 | Tennyson Road | Detached | £875,000 |
| Sep 2026 | Barnfield Road | Semi-detached | £807,000 |
| Sep 2026 | The Close | Semi-detached | £648,500 |
| Aug 2026 | West Common | Terraced | £575,250 |
| Aug 2026 | West Way | Detached | £1,435,000 |
| Aug 2026 | Highfield Avenue | Semi-detached | £1,110,000 |
| Aug 2026 | Luton Road | Flat | £278,000 |
| Aug 2026 | Park Rise | Semi-detached | £765,000 |
| Aug 2026 | Wroxham Way | Semi-detached | £770,000 |
Market activity
AL5 market activity
Homes for sale
287
Live sale listings
Median days on market
101 days
How long current listings have been listed
Homes to rent
46
Live rental listings
FAQ
AL5 property questions
What is the average house price in AL5?
The median asking price of homes for sale in AL5 is £580,000, across 287 live listings. Homes sold for a median of £765,000 in the last 12 months (HM Land Registry).
What rental yield can I get in AL5?
The average gross rental yield in AL5 is 4.3%: the median gross yield across the district's live sale listings, before costs. Individual homes vary, so check each deal on its own rent and price.
What is the average rent in AL5?
The median asking rent in AL5 is £1,700 a month, across 46 homes listed to rent.
Are house prices rising in AL5?
No. The median sold price of established homes in AL5 fell 2.8% year on year, from £807,500 to £785,000 (HM Land Registry, 297 standard sales in the last 12 months).
How many homes sold in AL5 in the last year?
HM Land Registry recorded 315 sales in AL5 in the last 12 months.
How long do homes take to sell in AL5?
Homes for sale in AL5 have been on the market for a median of 101 days.
AL5 · updated 8 November 2026 · free to read
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