1, Aplins Close, AL5 2PZ

1 Aplins Close is a 148 m² / 1,593 sq ft detached home in Harpenden. It sold for £197,500 in August 1995. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £1,208k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £1,026k to £1,396k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
£197,500 on Aug 1995
Internal area
148 square metres (1,593 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,334 per square metre (£124 per square foot) in Aug 1995. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £8,159 per square metre (£758 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 1995 £197,500 £1,334 £1,207,557 £8,159

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 148 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 £1,207,557. 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 £6,930 and £9,430 per square metre (£643 and £876 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 148 m², this implies a valuation between £1,026,000 and £1,396,000. 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
3
Type
Detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
756 square metres (8,138 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
June 2021 TP/2021/0236
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
1 Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshir
Description:
Removal of one plant (conifer) forming part of the garden hedge between 1 Aplins Close and 2 Townsend Road. Conifer hedge sits ar rear of back garden of 1 Aplins Close. One plant on the left hand side of the hedge as viewed from garden on 1 Aplins Close
Planning ref:
November 2020 TP/2020/0657
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
1 Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshir
Description:
Apple tree adjacent to 3 Aplins Close requires reducing in height by 30-40%. Thin 2nd Apple to promote fruit production. Lift crown of TPO T3 Willow to clear ground by 3m.
Planning ref:
December 2019 TP/2019/0549
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
1 Aplins Close Harpende
Description:
T3 - Repollard Willow to prevent risk of falling branches. T4 - Birch , reduce height by 5m to division of main union due to hollow branches. T5 - Beech - reduce height by 2-3m on low side to balance tree. Plane - fell, subject to Conservation Area.
Planning ref:
December 2019 TP/2019/0511
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
1 Aplins Close Harpende
Description:
Front garden Willow T3 - Reduce height by 50% and lift crown. Land flanking house - Birch T4, reduce height by 50%. Beech T5 - Reduce height by 50% and cut back to pavement and neighbours' boundary. Conservation Area protected trees - Plane tree on lan
EPC Inspections
Summary:
18 February 2026 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
148 sqm (1,593 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

1 Aplins Close 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 £1,207,557.
  • Based on an internal area of 148 m² and recent prices in Harpenden, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,026,000 to £1,396,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 1 Aplins Close last sold for £197,500 in August 1995.

HouseMetric shows 1 Aplins Close as 148 m² (1,593 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 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 C, from an inspection dated 18 February 2026. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 1 Aplins Close was in council tax band G. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

1 Aplins Close is in postcode AL5 2PZ, in Harpenden. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Aplins Close, AL5 2PZ 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 2 July 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.