7 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, AL5 2UD is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,098 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £709,296 , which equates to approximately £646 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 May 1998 for £137,000. Since then, the value has increased by £572,296, representing a 417.7% increase, or approximately 14.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £709,296 is:

  • 8.6% higher than the average property price on Old Rectory Close
  • 12.6% higher than the average in the AL5 2UD postcode area
  • and 23.9% lower 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 5 January 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL5 2UD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£709,296
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£646
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2UD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jan 2026.

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 Nov 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 72% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to AL5 2UD

7 th / 15
Price Rank
13% higher than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£709,296
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+418 %
8 May 1998
£137,000
Freehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

16 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, AL5 2UD
rooms: 4
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £562,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2023
2 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, AL5 2UD
rooms: 4
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £615,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2023
18 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, AL5 2UD
rooms: 4
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
14 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, AL5 2UD
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £545,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2019
6 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, AL5 2UD
rooms: 4
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2018

Data Sources

The property at 7 Old Rectory Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2UD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 May 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jan 2026. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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