Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jun 2019 £1,355,000 6.0% 3.9%
Aug 2001 £475,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 23, Bowers Way.

Floorplan 23
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Internal area
220 square metres (2,368 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £6,159 per square metre (£572 per square foot) in Jun 2019. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £7,233 per square metre (£672 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jun 2019 £1,355,000 £6,159 £1,591,325 £7,233
Aug 2001 £475,000 £2,159 £1,596,551 £7,257

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 220 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 £1,591,325. 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 220 m², this implies a valuation between £1,269,000 and £1,813,000. 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
4
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
856 square metres (9,214 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 23 Bowers Way. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 15/03/2023. It last appeared Aug 2023.
Photos:

There are 12 archived estate agent listing photos for 23 Bowers Way.

Photos for 23 Bowers Way
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
June 2022 5/2022/0938
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
23 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshir
Description:
First floor front extension, front porch extension, single storey rear extension with rooflights, garage conversion, alterations to openings

Planning ref:
November 2021 5/2021/2791
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
23 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshir
Description:
First floor front and two storey rear extensions, garage conversion into habitable accommodation, alterations to openings

Planning ref:
February 2021 TP/2021/0009
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
23 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshir
Description:
Front garden T1 Scots Pine (potential decay in stem) and leaning towards house - Fell rear garden G2 Hollies - Self set - Fell.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
08 August 2016 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Rental
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
220 sqm (2,368 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

23 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 £1,591,325.
  • Based on an internal area of 220 m² and recent prices in Harpenden, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,269,000 to £1,813,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 23 Bowers Way last sold for £1,355,000 in June 2019.

HouseMetric shows 23 Bowers Way as 220 m² (2,368 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 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 D, from an inspection dated 08 August 2016. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 23 Bowers Way was in council tax band G. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

23 Bowers Way is in postcode AL5 4EP, in Harpenden. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Bowers Way, AL5 4EP 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.