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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 47 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
47
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
18.15(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.06(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(+7%)
Vehicle crime
6.47(+42%)
Burglary
5.97(+115%)
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 89 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
Detached16£1,175,000
Flats8£324,000
Semi-Detached42£767,750
Terraced23£572,500

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

AL55HZ

Northfield Road

AL55RR

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55SG

Ashwell Park

AL55FG

Harpenden East

AL55QS

Carisbrooke Road

AL55AU

Batford Road

AL55BX

Lower Luton Road

AL54QE

Stewart Road

AL54RA

Cross Way

AL55EF

Bower Heath Lane

AL55RW

Crabtree Lane

AL54SU

Carlton Bank

AL55RA

Crabtree Lane

AL54HA

Sun Lane

AL54UE

Station Road

AL55EP

Riverbanks Close

AL55PP

Dalkeith Road

AL55PX

Crabtree Lane

AL55HQ

Pickford Hill

AL55PS

Grasmere Avenue

AL55SF

Waldegrave Park

AL54TD

Arcadian Court

AL55RP

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL54RQ

Manland Avenue

AL55RB

Glemsford Drive

AL54FP

Walnut Close

AL54TE

Breadcroft Lane

AL55BZ

Batford Mill

AL55HW

Noke Shot

AL55RQ

Crabtree Lane

AL55AN

Lower Luton Road

AL55AT

Batford Road

AL55QW

Lyndhurst Drive

AL55BL

Milford Hill

AL55BT

Common Lane

AL55QX

Crabtree Lane

AL54HD

Fallows Green

AL54QF

Sauncey Avenue

AL54QU

Cross Way

AL54TU

Station Road

AL55AX

Batford Road

AL55EQ

Lea Business Park

AL55QU

Langdale Avenue

AL55RL

Lyndhurst Close

AL55AJ

Lower Luton Road

AL55AZ

Southview Road

AL55BN

Milford Hill

AL55QJ

Crabtree Lane

AL54QT

Barton Close

AL54TY

Station Road

AL54UL

Station Road

AL55BS

Tallents Crescent

AL55HN

Fulmore Close

AL54PW

Ox Lane

AL54RU

Waveney Road

AL54TG

Cornwall Road

AL55BE

Roundfield Avenue

AL55FA

Lower Luton Road

AL55SL

Brampton Close

AL54RP

Hickling Way

AL54RR

Ambleside

AL54TJ

Devonshire Road

AL55SW

Crabtree Lane

AL54FN

Cross Way

AL55AP

Southview Road

AL55AR

Salisbury Road

AL55HL

Pickford Hill

AL55RS

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL54RH

Station Road

AL55RG

Holly Walk

AL54PR

Wroxham Way

AL54QP

Manland Way

AL55AW

Southview Road

AL55AY

Salisbury Road

AL55QT

Carisbrooke Road

AL55SD

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55UN

Piggottshill Lane

AL54QG

Sauncey Avenue

AL55AF

Lower Luton Road

AL55BQ

Holcroft Road

AL55JF

Willow Way

AL55ST

Chesterton Avenue

AL54PP

Wroxham Way

AL54HB

Ox Lane

AL55BP

Tallents Crescent

AL55RU

Altwood

AL55SX

Alzey Gardens

AL55AE

Marquis Lane

AL55SH

Wendover Close

AL54QN

Sauncey Avenue

AL54QS

Manland Way

AL54RL

Station Road

AL55EJ

Riverbanks Close

AL55SZ

Alzey Gardens

AL54HE

Ox Lane

AL55FE

Millstone Way

AL55QZ

Marquis Close

AL54UJ

Station Road

AL55HA

Lower Luton Road

AL54UX

Mallard Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.