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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

AL54TG

Cornwall Road

AL54RQ

Manland Avenue

AL54PL

Oulton Rise

AL54QJ

Sauncey Avenue

AL55QU

Langdale Avenue

AL55QR

Granby Avenue

AL54RP

Hickling Way

AL55QY

Crabtree Lane

AL55AH

Lower Luton Road

AL55FH

Common Lane

AL55JB

Northfield Road

AL55HH

Whitings Close

AL54HA

Sun Lane

Data Sources

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