Field Close, Harpenden
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL5 1EP.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
10 property sales on Field Close, Harpenden have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Jun 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £655,500. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% detached, 50% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Field Close range from £515,000 to £960,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Field Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Field Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all AL5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £655,500 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £604,200 | 26 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on Field Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Field Close AL5 1EP | 27 Jun 2025 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Field Close AL5 1EP | 26 Sep 2024 | £705,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Field Close AL5 1EP | 22 Nov 2023 | £590,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Field Close AL5 1EP | 7 Aug 2023 | £960,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Field Close AL5 1EP | 10 Jan 2023 | £695,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Field Close AL5 1EP | 20 Feb 2020 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Field Close AL5 1EP | 12 Oct 2018 | £516,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Field Close AL5 1EP | 9 Mar 2018 | £552,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Field Close AL5 1EP | 8 Aug 2017 | £515,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Field Close AL5 1EP | 23 Sep 2016 | £540,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Field Close | £695,000 (Jan 2023) → £705,000 (Sep 2024) | +1% over 2 yrs |
| 24, Field Close | £552,500 (Mar 2018) → £960,000 (Aug 2023) | +74% over 5 yrs |
| 22, Field Close | £540,000 (Sep 2016) → £625,000 (Feb 2020) | +16% over 3 yrs |
Buying on Field Close?
Crime and flood risk near Field Close
Crime
38 crimes were reported within about a mile of Field Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Field Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Lee at Luton, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Flood alert area
- River Ver in Hertfordshire Flood alert area
- River Lee at Harpenden Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Field Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Infant and Nursery School 243 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Grove Junior School 350 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Aldwickbury School 333 pupils | Other independent school | 3–13 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| High Beeches Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School 232 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Crabtree Junior School 256 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Crabtree Infants' School 178 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harpenden Academy 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Harpenden station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- St Albans City station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
- St Albans Abbey station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Barons Row (opp, Broadstone Road) 1 min walk
- Grove Road (NE-bound, Grove Road) 2 min walk
- Broadstone Road (E-bound, Broadstone Road) 2 min walk
- Meadway (adj, Sibley Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Village Surgery
Amenbury Lane, Harpenden · 1.1 mi - Davenport House Surgery
Davenport House, Bowers Way, Harpenden · 1.1 mi - Elms Medical Practice
5 Stewart Road, Harpenden · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Harpenden - Southdown Road · 0.3 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Harpenden · 1.1 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Harpenden · 1.1 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Harpenden High Street · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Manor Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Topkins Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Manor Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Colosseum Dental (southdown) · 0.3 mi
- Vaughan Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Leyton Road (dental Surgery) · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 93.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 600 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,523 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across St Albans with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Field Close
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Field Close
Ethnic group
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 83.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.1% | 47.4% |
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 83% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.2% | 17% |
Highest qualification
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 54.1% | 53% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Other qualifications | 0.9% | 2.1% |
General health
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.8% | 57.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.3% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.7% | 32.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.1% | 44.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6% | 12.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of St Albans.
Planning and heritage near Field Close
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Field Close
Recent planning applications around Field Close from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Field Close?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in St Albans have moved since.
Council tax here
St Albans Band D is £2,419 a year (Band A £1,613). See every band.
What's it like living on Field Close?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Field Close
Nearby streets in AL5
- Station Road£330k
- Luton Road£493k
- Milton Road£480k
- Southdown Road£466k
- Roundwood Lane£587k
- Millstone Way£322k
- Cravells Road£600k
- Lower Luton Road£568k
- Overstone Road£1.12m
- Townsend Lane£1.71m
- Piggottshill Lane£893k
- Crabtree Lane£1.52m