THE CROFT, 4, LONGCROFT AVENUE, HARPENDEN, AL5 2QZ - £2,650,000

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

THE CROFT is a large extended detached house of 240m², built sometime between 1900 and 1929. It was last sold for £2,650,000 in February 2021, which was around 164% above the average February 2021 detached price in the St Albans local authority area. The most recent EPC inspection was September 2020, where the current energy rating was E, and the potential energy rating was C.

THE CROFT Sold Prices

Land registry data shows three sales for THE CROFT since 1^st January 1995. The below table shows the price paid for the three sales, along with the average detached price in the St Albans local authority area for the corresponding sale date. All of the three THE CROFT sales were for above 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
2021 4 FEB	£2,650,000	£1,005,329	164% above HPI
2005 23 MAR	£1,180,000	£503,068	135% above HPI
2003 22 AUG	£1,110,000	£465,917	138% above HPI

THE CROFT 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 three THE CROFT sales between August 2003 and February 2021 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 March 2005 sale was for 135% above the HPI. So the extrapolation line tracks at 135% above the HPI over time, until the February 2021 sale, where it rises to 164% above the HPI. The line then continues to track at 164% above the HPI.

How Large is THE CROFT?

THE CROFT is 240m², which includes one extension, according to the EPC inspection conducted in September 2020. This puts it in the largest 30% of detached houses in Harpenden, based on EPC data. The below chart shows the distribution of detached houses by size in Harpenden, and where THE CROFT lies on this distribution: 78% of detached houses are smaller than THE CROFT, and 21% of houses are larger. Note that EPC data is not available for all properties in Harpenden.

THE CROFT: Plot and Title Map

THE CROFT sits on a plot of roughly 0.233 of an acre, or 942m². The below map shows the location of THE CROFT, 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 THE CROFT). 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 THE CROFT?

THE CROFT is located on LONGCROFT AVENUE in HARPENDEN, in the AL5 postcode district. The below map shows the position of THE CROFT on LONGCROFT AVENUE.