5 Barnfield Road, Harpenden, AL5 5TH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,399 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,037,790 , which equates to approximately £742 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Mar 2014 for £650,000. Since then, the value has increased by £387,790, representing a 59.7% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,037,790 is:

  • 15.2% higher than the average property price on Barnfield Road
  • 10.3% higher than the average in the AL5 5TH postcode area
  • and 11.2% 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 16 June 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1399 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,037,790
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£742
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Barnfield Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5TH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jun 2025.

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 property has multiple glazing throughout.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Sep 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to multiple glazing throughout.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Multiple glazing throughout
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Compared to AL5 5TH

5 th / 25
Price Rank
10% higher than average
3 rd / 20
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
18 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5TH , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 20 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 3rd out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,037,790
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+60 %
6 Mar 2014
£650,000
Leasehold
+64.6 %
1 Feb 2006
£395,000
Leasehold
+4.5 %
28 Jul 2004
£378,000
Leasehold
+37.5 %
3 Aug 2001
£275,000
Leasehold
+44.7 %
12 Sep 2000
£190,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £965,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £830,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £1,048,500
sale date: 18 Nov 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £780,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £535,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2010

Data Sources

The property at 5 Barnfield Road, Harpenden, AL5 5TH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Mar 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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