Harpenden Common is a large open space in St Albans, covering over 240 acres of grassland, woodland, and heath. The area is known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, with walking paths, sports fields, and a golf course. The Common is a designated Local Nature Reserve, home to various wildlife and plant species, including rare orchids and ancient trees.
The Common has a mix of open areas and shaded woodland, making it popular for picnics, dog walking, and outdoor activities. It hosts events like the annual Harpenden Carnival and cricket matches. The nearby town of Harpenden offers amenities, while the Common itself retains a quiet, rural feel despite its proximity to urban areas.
On average Harpenden Common has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harpenden Common is £72,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Harpenden Common: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 in Harpenden Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £3,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £1,332,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £685,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £600,000 |
10 years price trend in Harpenden Common
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Penny Croft
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Coleswood Road
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Meadway
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Aldwick Road
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St John's Court
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Camberley Place
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Hatching Green Close
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Hawsley Road
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Cross Lane
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Coleswood Road
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Broadstone Road
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Vallance Place
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Hammond End Lane
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Burywick
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Cross Lane
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Coleswood Road
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Sherwoods Rise
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The Chennies
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Cross Lane
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Piggottshill Lane
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Barlings Road
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High Elms
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The Deerings
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The Uplands
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Broad Oaks Close
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Grove Road
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Grove Road
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Broadstone Road
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Fovant Close
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Ennis Close
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West Common Close
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Knowle Drive
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Ravenscroft
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The Uplands
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Dellcroft Way
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Oak Way
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The Uplands
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Ayres End Lane
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Field Close
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Aldwick Road
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Grove Road
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Netherfield Road
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Redcote End
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Cross Lane
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Grove Road
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Wheathampstead Road
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Cranbourne Drive
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Tiverton Court
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Hammondswick
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Penny Croft
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Oakhurst Avenue
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Beech Close
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Broadstone Road
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Eastcote Drive
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East Common
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Cravells Road
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East Common
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East Common
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Grove Avenue
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Grove Road
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Little Lane
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Cosne Mews
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Grove Road
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Meadway
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Barlings Road
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Redcote End
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The Chowns
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.