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Bracken Edge, East Common, Harpenden, AL5 1DA
This 209 square metre property in Harpenden carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £585,000 in March 2002.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
209 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Double Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
Central Heating
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.8 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,466,000
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Transaction history
+2.4%(2y)
£585,000Latest
Mar 2002£571,100
Aug 2000Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
England+1.6%
101.5
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on East Common
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 4 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,799/£5,792 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
24 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
59 (D)/68 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 25% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
209 m²/263 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
9.8 t/year/6.7 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lowest among similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
8 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 75% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Crime Analysis
6 months of data for Harpenden
Total Crimes
11
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Other Theft
Crime by Category
Other Theft4(36%)
Vehicle Crime3(27%)
Burglary2(18%)
Public Order1(9%)
Violence & Sexual1(9%)
Recent Incidents
Other Theft
Oct 2025On or near Park Rise Close
Other Theft
Oct 2025On or near Park Rise Close
Burglary
Oct 2025On or near Poynings Close
Vehicle Crime
Oct 2025On or near Connaught Road
Burglary
Sept 2025On or near Connaught Road
Vehicle Crime
Sept 2025On or near Poynings Close
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
12 within 3kmP
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
1.2km
14 mins
P
The Grove Junior School
1.2km
14 mins
P
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
1.5km
18 mins
S
Sir John Lawes School
2.7km
32 mins
S
St George's School
2.7km
33 mins
S
Townsend Church of England School
2.7km
33 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmBurnsall Place
Bus Stop483m
6 mins
Cross Lane
Bus Stop498m
6 mins
West Common Way
Bus Stop585m
7 mins
Eastcote Drive
Bus Stop662m
8 mins
Broadstone Road
Bus Stop756m
9 mins
St Albans Road
Bus Stop868m
10 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
42 points of interest nearby
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