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Harpenden East

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About

Harpenden East ward encompasses the eastern portion of the town of Harpenden, featuring a mix of residential streets, local shopping parades, and community facilities. The area is largely residential, with housing ranging from detached homes to more compact terraces. Its eastern boundary is defined by the course of the River Lea, which provides a natural green corridor through this part of the town.

A notable local feature is Rothamsted Park, a large public space with sports fields, a playground, and the historic Rothamsted Manor estate. The ward includes several schools and is served by local shops and services along East Common and surrounding roads. Transport links are provided by the A1081 Luton Road, connecting the area to the wider district.

Area overview

On average Harpenden East has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% 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 £92,000 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 2,922.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harpenden East Population
7,878
Population density
2,922.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.42(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.55(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.38(+32%)
Vehicle crime
6.85(+56%)
Burglary
4.95(+78%)
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 qualifications or above
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £684,000 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
Detached17£1,210,000
Flats11£328,000
Semi-Detached41£741,000
Terraced21£570,000

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

AL54SX

Carlton Road

AL54HB

Ox Lane

AL55BP

Tallents Crescent

AL55QJ

Crabtree Lane

AL54PJ

Ox Lane

AL55EQ

Lea Business Park

AL55SA

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL54EY

Sun Lane

AL55BT

Common Lane

AL55SF

Waldegrave Park

AL54RP

Hickling Way

AL54RL

Station Road

AL54NL

Hickling Way

AL55BL

Milford Hill

AL54TW

Connaught Road

AL54UB

Croft Court

AL55AE

Marquis Lane

AL54QS

Manland Way

AL55AF

Lower Luton Road

AL55HE

Pickford Hill

AL55EZ

St Martins Close

AL55QW

Lyndhurst Drive

AL54UX

Mallard Mews

AL55BW

Finley Road

AL55HL

Pickford Hill

AL55AH

Lower Luton Road

AL54QT

Barton Close

AL54QL

Sauncey Avenue

AL55BB

Roundfield Avenue

AL55BS

Tallents Crescent

AL54PL

Oulton Rise

AL54RF

Manland Avenue

AL55UN

Piggottshill Lane

AL55AP

Southview Road

AL55BG

Holcroft Road

AL55PR

Crabtree Lane

AL55PW

Dalkeith Road

AL54TZ

Station Road

AL54RH

Station Road

AL55HF

Pickford Hill

AL54TF

The Mews

AL55RW

Crabtree Lane

AL54QG

Sauncey Avenue

AL55JD

Porters Hill

AL55EJ

Riverbanks Close

AL54TU

Station Road

AL54FF

Malbec Close

AL55BH

Milford Hill

AL55RU

Altwood

AL55RT

Tylers

AL55HS

Noke Shot

AL54EZ

Pigeonwick

AL55SJ

The Cleave

AL54HA

Sun Lane

AL54UU

Harpenden East

AL55RF

Crabtree Lane

AL54TX

Amberley Close

AL55BE

Roundfield Avenue

AL54TY

Station Road

AL54QW

Sauncey Avenue

AL54QX

West Way

AL55PP

Dalkeith Road

AL55BQ

Holcroft Road

AL55SW

Crabtree Lane

AL54QY

Waveney Road

AL55QS

Carisbrooke Road

AL54QU

Cross Way

AL54TJ

Devonshire Road

AL55RA

Crabtree Lane

AL54PW

Ox Lane

AL55RZ

Fairfield Close

AL55AB

Marquis Lane

AL55JF

Willow Way

AL55JL

Harpenden East

AL54QF

Sauncey Avenue

AL54RR

Ambleside

AL55AX

Batford Road

AL55HU

Someries Road

AL55HQ

Pickford Hill

AL54RU

Waveney Road

AL55JG

St Martins Close

AL55JB

Northfield Road

AL55PX

Crabtree Lane

AL55RB

Glemsford Drive

AL55RL

Lyndhurst Close

AL55EP

Riverbanks Close

AL55SH

Wendover Close

AL54RA

Cross Way

AL54HD

Fallows Green

AL55SX

Alzey Gardens

AL54XF

Station Road

AL55HA

Lower Luton Road

AL54RW

Hickling Way

AL55SS

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55BD

Roundfield Avenue

AL55HY

Turners Close

AL55SL

Brampton Close

AL55RX

Courtfields

AL55PT

Grasmere Avenue

AL55HP

Porters Hill

Data Sources

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