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Harpenden Common

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About

Harpenden Common, in the town of Harpenden within the St Albans district, is a stretch of registered common land used for everyday recreation. The layout is mainly open grass with scattered trees and a network of paths that visitors use for walking and informal sport. In the centre is the cricket square where Harpenden Cricket Club plays through the summer, alongside a pavilion and practice nets that mark the sporting heart of the site. Benches, a small play area and areas set aside for community events sit alongside the open turf.

Local groups and the town council work on routine maintenance and conservation, and seasonal changes are visible in the ground and hedgerows rather than in built features. The common is used for dog walking, weekend matches and occasional fairs, keeping traditional community uses in active rotation. It is within easy walking distance of the town centre and serves as a daily green space for residents and a simple, clearly defined public amenity for visitors.

Area overview

On average Harpenden Common has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 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 per household in Harpenden Common is £93,866 per year. There are 2 schools in Harpenden Common: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harpenden Common is home to around 6,871 people, with a population density of about 1,848.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harpenden Common Population
6,871
Population density
1,848.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.99(-78%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.8(-59%)
Vehicle crime
4.22(-4%)
Burglary
2.33(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.18(-66%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,741
83.53%
Other White
355
5.17%
Indian
174
2.53%
Irish
131
1.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
97
1.41%
Total population: 6,873

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,169
59.07%
Level 3 (A level)
685
12.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
617
11.5%
No qualifications
364
6.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
304
5.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,229
46.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,056
39.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
238
8.96%
Social rents from council
95
3.58%
Other forms of private rent
23
0.87%
Total households: 2,656

Property prices in Harpenden Common

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £760,000 in Harpenden Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,930 up to £4,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harpenden Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harpenden Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced15£602,500
Detached48£1,107,500
Flats12£258,500
Semi-Detached19£793,650

10 years median price trend in Harpenden Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpenden Common.

All postcodes in Harpenden Common

AL51SY

Grove Road

AL51EW

St Michaels Close

AL51SH

Acacia Walk

AL51EX

Grove Avenue

AL51AP

Bamville Wood

AL52NB

Oakhurst Avenue

AL52PL

Prospect Lane

AL51EP

Field Close

AL51DD

East Common

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.