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Harpenden East

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About

Harpenden East is a residential area on the eastern side of Harpenden, within the St Albans district. It is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, from detached family homes to smaller terraces. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades providing everyday amenities. Its proximity to the mainline railway station offers direct links to London, making it popular with commuters.

The Rothamsted Estate, a world-leading agricultural research centre, sits on the southern edge of the area. Its historic parkland and experimental fields provide a distinct green backdrop. Residents have access to several parks, including Lydekker Park, and well-regarded local schools. The overall atmosphere is settled and suburban, with a strong sense of community centred around local clubs and societies.

Area overview

On average Harpenden East has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harpenden East is £91,786 per year. There are 9 schools in Harpenden East: 5 primary (3 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good). Harpenden East is home to around 7,878 people, with a population density of about 2,962.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harpenden East Population
7,878
Population density
2,962.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.01(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.87(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(+8%)
Vehicle crime
5.97(+36%)
Other theft
3.81(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,228
79.05%
Other White
504
6.4%
Indian
153
1.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
145
1.84%
African
130
1.65%
Total population: 7,879

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,276
55.74%
Level 3 (A level)
740
12.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
696
11.84%
No qualifications
532
9.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
350
5.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,877

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,153
39.3%
Owns outright
950
32.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
326
11.11%
Social rents from council
312
10.63%
Other social rented
140
4.77%
Total households: 2,934

Property prices in Harpenden East

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 in Harpenden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £234,000 up to £2,380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harpenden East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£325,750
Detached17£1,210,000
Terraced21£570,000
Semi-Detached41£741,000

10 years median price trend in Harpenden East

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

All postcodes in Harpenden East

AL54RE

Manland Avenue

AL54RR

Ambleside

AL55PW

Dalkeith Road

AL54XT

Station Road

AL54UU

Harpenden East

AL55BQ

Holcroft Road

AL55HN

Fulmore Close

AL55HA

Lower Luton Road

AL55RS

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55SJ

The Cleave

AL54RA

Cross Way

AL55JG

St Martins Close

AL55BL

Milford Hill

AL54HE

Ox Lane

AL55AZ

Southview Road

AL54SU

Carlton Bank

AL54TP

Elliswick Road

AL55HL

Pickford Hill

AL54UB

Croft Court

AL51AU

Hilltop Walk

AL55AS

Batford Road

AL54QQ

Sauncey Avenue

AL55BN

Milford Hill

AL55AQ

Lower Luton Road

AL55RW

Crabtree Lane

AL55HQ

Pickford Hill

AL54TZ

Station Road

AL54TW

Connaught Road

AL54QP

Manland Way

AL54UL

Station Road

AL54QZ

Waveney Road

AL55JE

Hill Close

AL54PP

Wroxham Way

AL54EY

Sun Lane

AL54TE

Breadcroft Lane

AL55RY

Dalewood

AL55JA

Northfield Road

AL55BU

Common Lane

AL55BS

Tallents Crescent

AL55DN

Common Lane

AL54TR

Browning Road

AL54PW

Ox Lane

AL55FA

Lower Luton Road

AL54QS

Manland Way

AL55AA

Marquis Lane

AL55QT

Carisbrooke Road

AL55SL

Brampton Close

AL54QY

Waveney Road

AL54EZ

Pigeonwick

AL54RW

Hickling Way

AL55HD

Pickford Hill

AL55RT

Tylers

AL54TH

Cornwall Road

AL54NL

Hickling Way

AL54TL

Station Road

AL55HE

Pickford Hill

AL55JJ

Barley Rise

AL55RU

Altwood

AL55AD

The Firs

AL55HP

Porters Hill

AL54QH

The Bungalows

AL55BE

Roundfield Avenue

AL55AR

Salisbury Road

AL55EF

Bower Heath Lane

AL55AY

Salisbury Road

AL55QX

Crabtree Lane

AL55SU

Chesterton Avenue

AL54SY

Carlton Road

AL54UX

Mallard Mews

AL54TD

Arcadian Court

AL55AL

Lower Luton Road

AL54XS

Station Road

AL55RX

Courtfields

AL55HU

Someries Road

AL55RN

Harpenden East

AL55RH

Lyndhurst Drive

AL55RF

Crabtree Lane

AL54RL

Station Road

AL55BG

Holcroft Road

AL54QT

Barton Close

AL55QN

Lyndhurst Drive

AL55RA

Crabtree Lane

AL55RJ

Lyndhurst Drive

AL55SQ

Englehurst

AL55SE

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55AB

Marquis Lane

AL55SD

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55AU

Batford Road

AL54FN

Cross Way

AL55RP

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55AN

Lower Luton Road

AL55EZ

St Martins Close

AL54RD

West Way

AL55AX

Batford Road

AL54RU

Waveney Road

AL54SX

Carlton Road

AL54TN

Station Road

AL55SW

Crabtree Lane

AL55PU

Dalkeith Road

AL55SR

Aldwickbury Crescent

Data Sources

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