22, THE CLOSE, HARPENDEN, AL5 3NB - £440,000

Based on the August 2024 Price Paid Data (released on 27th September 2024), the July 2024 House Price Index (released on 18th September 2024), and the August 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Data (released on 3rd October 2024). Sources

22 THE CLOSE is a large detached house of 203m², built in 2022. It was last sold for £440,000 in January 2018, which was around 56% below the average January 2018 detached price in the St Albans local authority area. The most recent EPC inspection was May 2022, where the current energy rating was B, and the potential energy rating was B.

22 THE CLOSE Sold Prices

Land registry data shows two sales for 22 THE CLOSE since 1^st January 1995. The below table shows the price paid for the two sales, along with the average detached price in the St Albans local authority area for the corresponding sale date. Both of the two 22 THE CLOSE sales were for below the average price. The average price is sourced from the Office for National Statistics' House Price Index (HPI).

Date	Price	HPI Price	Variation from HPI
2018 11 JAN	£440,000	£1,000,932	56% below HPI
2004 25 AUG	£375,000	£495,449	24% below HPI

22 THE CLOSE Price Paid vs. HPI Average

The below graph shows the average detached house price in the St Albans local authority area over time, sourced from the HPI. The two 22 THE CLOSE sales from August 2004 and January 2018 have been plotted on the graph. A line has been extrapolated to show what the value of the property might have been over time, following each sale, had it maintained the same margin above or below the HPI (as a percentage). For example, the August 2004 sale was for 24% below the HPI. So the extrapolation line tracks at 24% below the HPI over time, until the January 2018 sale, where it falls to 56% below the HPI. The line then continues to track at 56% below the HPI.

How Large is 22 THE CLOSE?

22 THE CLOSE is 203m² according to the EPC inspection conducted in May 2022. This puts it in the largest 40% of detached houses in Harpenden, based on EPC data. The below chart shows the distribution of detached houses by size in Harpenden, and where 22 THE CLOSE lies on this distribution: 68% of detached houses are smaller than 22 THE CLOSE, and 32% of houses are larger. Note that EPC data is not available for all properties in Harpenden.

22 THE CLOSE: Plot and Title Map

22 THE CLOSE sits on a plot of roughly 0.090 of an acre, or 365m². The below map shows the location of 22 THE CLOSE, an approximate outline of the building(s), and the indicative extent of the property. The plot extent is a Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygon, and it is important to note that a title may include more than one polygon, whereas only one polygon is shown on the map (the polygon which intersects with the position of 22 THE CLOSE). The full extent of the land contained in any registered title can only be identified from the individual title plan. The maps on this page should not be relied upon to establish the extent of a title.

Where is 22 THE CLOSE?

22 THE CLOSE is located in HARPENDEN, in the AL5 postcode district. The below map shows the position of No. 22 on THE CLOSE.