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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

AL55AW

Southview Road

AL54TJ

Devonshire Road

AL55RL

Lyndhurst Close

AL54QN

Sauncey Avenue

AL55HZ

Northfield Road

AL54QG

Sauncey Avenue

AL54UZ

Carlton Road

AL55BP

Tallents Crescent

AL55PP

Dalkeith Road

AL54TT

Station Road

AL55JF

Willow Way

AL54QW

Sauncey Avenue

AL55HT

Saxon Close

AL54QX

West Way

AL55SZ

Alzey Gardens

AL55QH

Ambleside

AL55RE

Weybourne Close

AL54RH

Station Road

AL54QE

Stewart Road

AL55PT

Grasmere Avenue

AL55HW

Noke Shot

AL55RR

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL54QF

Sauncey Avenue

AL55SY

Alzey Gardens

AL55AF

Lower Luton Road

AL54RG

Manland Avenue

AL54FP

Walnut Close

AL55HB

Pickford Hill

AL55EG

Lower Luton Road

AL55BD

Roundfield Avenue

AL54XF

Station Road

AL55SS

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL54FE

Station Road

AL55ST

Chesterton Avenue

AL54PJ

Ox Lane

AL54QB

Stewart Road

AL54TX

Amberley Close

AL55PS

Grasmere Avenue

AL54TY

Station Road

AL54TB

Maldon Court

AL55BZ

Batford Mill

AL55BH

Milford Hill

AL55AE

Marquis Lane

AL54QD

Grant Gardens

AL55RZ

Fairfield Close

AL55AJ

Lower Luton Road

AL54UE

Station Road

AL55SH

Wendover Close

AL54TU

Station Road

AL55SA

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55RQ

Crabtree Lane

AL55SF

Waldegrave Park

AL54TA

Carlton Road

AL54RN

Stewart Road

AL54UJ

Station Road

AL55SN

Thornbury

AL55AP

Southview Road

AL54GJ

Arcadian Court

AL55AT

Batford Road

AL55RG

Holly Walk

AL55HJ

Pickford Hill

AL55RD

Crabtree Lane

AL55PX

Crabtree Lane

AL55QZ

Marquis Close

AL54QL

Sauncey Avenue

AL55BX

Lower Luton Road

AL54HB

Ox Lane

AL54QA

Stewart Road

AL55BJ

Milford Hill

AL54QR

Sauncey Avenue

AL54TS

Browning Road

AL55QS

Carisbrooke Road

AL55HR

Porters Hill

AL54TF

The Mews

AL55JL

Harpenden East

AL54QU

Cross Way

AL55QL

Lyndhurst Drive

AL55QP

Granby Avenue

AL54PR

Wroxham Way

AL55JD

Porters Hill

AL55QW

Lyndhurst Drive

AL55RB

Glemsford Drive

AL55HY

Turners Close

AL55HS

Noke Shot

AL55BT

Common Lane

AL55QJ

Crabtree Lane

AL54TQ

Cornwall Road

AL55SX

Alzey Gardens

AL55JQ

Pickford Hill

AL55SG

Ashwell Park

AL55BA

Roundfield Avenue

AL55PR

Crabtree Lane

AL55BW

Finley Road

AL54RF

Manland Avenue

AL54HD

Fallows Green

AL55BB

Roundfield Avenue

AL54FF

Malbec Close

AL55HF

Pickford Hill

AL55HX

Dane Close

AL55UN

Piggottshill Lane

Data Sources

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