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72 Harpenden Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7PB

Notable viewsExtendable3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 72 Harpenden Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

72 Harpenden Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Redbourn, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 7PB). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £630,000 is 17.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£529/sq ft) was about 69.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Most recent transfer: June 2019 at £535,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff street
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72 Harpenden Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 72 Harpenden Lane in 2026.

4 applications on record at 72 Harpenden Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7PB

4decisions4extensions35documents
  1. Feb 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    First floor rear extension

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    5/2000/2542
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full
  • The 35 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 72 Harpenden Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£630,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£535,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 June 2019Most recent

    £535,000

    +269.0%over 18 years

  2. 8 October 2000

    £145,000

    +35.5%over 3 years

  3. 14 August 1997

    £107,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 7PB: £565,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Harpenden Lane homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£5,691

Street avg £5,247

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Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 93 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 72 Harpenden Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

A planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.
Full St Albans report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ver Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Redbourn Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

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