Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2015 £1,600,000 7.7% 5.6%
Dec 1999 £490,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 24, Bowers Way.

Floorplan 24
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Internal area
224 square metres (2,411 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £7,142 per square metre (£664 per square foot) in Dec 2015. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £8,824 per square metre (£820 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2015 £1,600,000 £7,143 £1,976,524 £8,824
Dec 1999 £490,000 £2,188 £1,841,444 £8,221

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 224 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,976,524. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Harpenden are now selling for between £5,770 and £8,240 per square metre (£536 and £765 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 224 m², this implies a valuation between £1,292,000 and £1,846,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
716 square metres (7,707 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 24 Bowers Way. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 24/12/2018. It last appeared Jan 2019.
Photos:

There are 9 archived estate agent listing photos for 24 Bowers Way.

Photos for 24 Bowers Way
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2019 5/2018/3111
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
24 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshir
Description:
Discharge of Condition 5 (hard and soft landscape works) of planning permission 5/2018/2007 dated 27/09/2018 for Proposed single storey front infill extension, two storey rear extension, rooflight to front, sun tubes to roof, alterations to openings, rais

Planning ref:
September 2018 5/2018/2007
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
24 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshir
Description:
Proposed single storey front infill extension, two storey rear extension, rooflight to front, sun tubes to roof, alterations to openings, raised patio to rear and formation of new vehicular access to form drive-through driveway and associated landscaping

Planning ref:
August 2018 TP/2018/0370
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
24 Bowers Way Harpende
Description:
1 x Cherry Tree - Remove

Planning ref:
July 2018 5/2018/0811
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
24 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshir
Description:
Single storey front infill extension, single storey side extension, loft conversion to create habitable accommodation with rear dormer window, front and side rooflights, alterations to openings, raised patio to rear, new access and associated landscaping

Planning ref:
April 2018 TP/2018/0134
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
24 Bowers Way Harpende
Description:
T1 - Birch tree in front garden to be removed (felled).
EPC Inspections
Summary:
05 August 2015 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
224 sqm (2,411 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

24 Bowers Way is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,976,524.
  • Based on an internal area of 224 m² and recent prices in Harpenden, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,292,000 to £1,846,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 24 Bowers Way last sold for £1,600,000 in December 2015.

HouseMetric shows 24 Bowers Way as 224 m² (2,411 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 5 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is E, from an inspection dated 05 August 2015. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 24 Bowers Way was in council tax band G. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

24 Bowers Way is in postcode AL5 4EW, in Harpenden. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Bowers Way, AL5 4EW or analysis of the Harpenden property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.