1 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,959 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,028,894 , which equates to approximately £525 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2025 for £1,035,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £6,106, representing a 0.6% decrease, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,028,894 is:

  • 63.7% higher than the average property price on Hawthorn Close
  • 55.7% higher than the average in the AL5 1HN postcode area
  • and 10.2% higher than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1959 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,028,894
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£525
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1HN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jul 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Feb 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 100%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1HN

1 st / 21
Price Rank
56% higher than average
2 nd / 17
Size Rank
92% bigger than average
14 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1HN , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 17 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,028,894
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
28 Mar 2025
£1,035,000
Leasehold
+72.5 %
27 Aug 2010
£600,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

2 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 16 May 2001
3 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN
rooms: 4
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2001
4 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £508,500
sale date: 13 Nov 2020
5 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2018
7 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN
rooms: 6
size: 1981 sq ft
sale price: £700,000
sale date: 6 Aug 2020

Data Sources

The property at 1 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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