Harpenden is in the City and District of St Albans, Hertfordshire, and lies on the A1081, between Luton and St Albans. It is a charming town that has great parks, good schools and excellent transport links and combines the atmosphere of a rural village where cricket is played on the green and real beer is drunk in historic pubs.
The price of property in Harpenden is high because the density of the housing is low with more detached houses in Harpenden than the national average, and fewer terraced houses and flats. Houses for sale in Harpenden, offering three bedrooms, are from £250,000 for post war, terraced properties. Larger, semi-detached houses, with three bedrooms, are up to and above £400,000. Houses offering four bedrooms, especially semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian properties, are approaching £600,000. In suburban and semi-rural settings, detached family houses are in the region of £750,000 with substantial, executive-style homes up to and beyond £1M.
If you are looking for flats for sale in Harpenden, there are one-bedroom flats in fairly new developments for £180,000. Flats offering two bedrooms are on the market with Harpenden estate agents between £200k and £250k.
Amenities for property in Harpenden
People really enjoy living in Harpenden, houses may be expensive but local schools are considered to be of superior quality. There is also plenty to do, with social activities often involving local rugby, football, and tennis clubs, or going out to one of the many quality restaurants, country pubs and London-style bars. For entertaining at home there is a Marks & Spencer food hall, Waitrose and Sainsbury's. Harpenden has an abundance of parks and commons which give the town a wonderful provincial feel and glorious countryside is right on the doorstep.
Transport in Harpenden
The train station in Harpenden is served by First Capital Connect which provides a 30-minute journey to King's Cross Thameslink and north to Luton and Bedford. By road there is easy access to the M1, A1M and M25 motorways.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Harpenden, which is covered by postcode AL5, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as St Albans, Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin and Hatfield.
house, 3 bedrooms
A highly sought after location on the fringes of the Avenues and within a short walk of the High Street enjoyed by this 3 bedroom townhouse benefitting from a south easterly rear garden.
house, 2 bedrooms
An extremely well presented and well extended 2 bedroom semi detached cottage overlooking allotments and enjoying fabulous views across distant countryside. The property benefits from a delightful...
flat, 2 bedrooms
An extremely spacious 2 double bedroom first floor apartment in this highly sought after setting
house, 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
An attractive character home offering bright and spacious family accommodation this popular village location.
Taking part in Strutt & Parker's Open House Day on 17 March 2012.
house, 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
Three bedroom detached home in popular location
house, 4 bedrooms
A highly sought after and peaceful cul-de-sac setting near to the excellent Wood End and Roundwood Schools enjoyed by this spacious 4 bedroom linked detached home.
house, 3 bedrooms
A fabulous 85ft (max) south westerly garden enjoyed by this 3 bedroom semi detached home in this highly sought after location. A superb wide plot offers excellent potential for further extension,...
flat, 1 bedroom
Very well appointed one double bedroom first floor retirement apartment forming part of this popular and convenient complex at South Harpenden close to the local shops and amenities at Southdown...
house, 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms
An exclusive development of three brand new 5 bedroom detached family houses by Jarvis Homes. COMPLETION SUMMER 2012
house, 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms
An exclusive development of three brand new 5 bedroom detached family houses by Jarvis Homes. COMPLETION SUMMER 2012