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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

AL55RN

Harpenden East

AL55JJ

Barley Rise

AL55BJ

Milford Hill

AL54TA

Carlton Road

AL55HB

Pickford Hill

AL54RE

Manland Avenue

AL55HJ

Pickford Hill

AL55HH

Whitings Close

AL55AQ

Lower Luton Road

AL55SY

Alzey Gardens

AL55HW

Noke Shot

AL54QD

Grant Gardens

AL55SR

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL54UL

Station Road

AL54XT

Station Road

AL55QL

Lyndhurst Drive

AL55AS

Batford Road

AL55QT

Carisbrooke Road

AL54PR

Wroxham Way

AL55QN

Lyndhurst Drive

AL54QP

Manland Way

AL55PU

Dalkeith Road

AL54QQ

Sauncey Avenue

AL54QA

Stewart Road

AL55QP

Granby Avenue

AL55RY

Dalewood

AL55QU

Langdale Avenue

AL55HR

Porters Hill

AL54SU

Carlton Bank

AL55RH

Lyndhurst Drive

AL55SU

Chesterton Avenue

AL55BU

Common Lane

AL54FN

Cross Way

AL54TE

Breadcroft Lane

AL54QR

Sauncey Avenue

AL55SZ

Alzey Gardens

AL54RD

West Way

AL55HX

Dane Close

AL55HT

Saxon Close

AL55AU

Batford Road

AL54TH

Cornwall Road

AL55ST

Chesterton Avenue

AL54FP

Walnut Close

AL54TQ

Cornwall Road

AL55SD

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55RJ

Lyndhurst Drive

AL55FA

Lower Luton Road

AL55DN

Common Lane

AL55FG

Harpenden East

AL54TT

Station Road

AL54QH

The Bungalows

AL55BA

Roundfield Avenue

AL55QZ

Marquis Close

AL55AA

Marquis Lane

AL55PS

Grasmere Avenue

AL55HD

Pickford Hill

AL54TD

Arcadian Court

AL54RQ

Manland Avenue

AL55QH

Ambleside

AL55RG

Holly Walk

AL55SE

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL54TR

Browning Road

AL55EF

Bower Heath Lane

AL54QZ

Waveney Road

AL55AJ

Lower Luton Road

AL55FE

Millstone Way

AL55JA

Northfield Road

AL55SQ

Englehurst

AL55AD

The Firs

AL55JQ

Pickford Hill

AL54SY

Carlton Road

AL54QB

Stewart Road

AL55RE

Weybourne Close

AL54RG

Manland Avenue

AL55QY

Crabtree Lane

AL54HE

Ox Lane

AL55EG

Lower Luton Road

AL55QR

Granby Avenue

AL54GJ

Arcadian Court

AL55AR

Salisbury Road

AL55BX

Lower Luton Road

AL54TG

Cornwall Road

AL55RS

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL55BN

Milford Hill

AL55HN

Fulmore Close

AL55AZ

Southview Road

AL55AT

Batford Road

AL55QX

Crabtree Lane

AL54TL

Station Road

AL55RD

Crabtree Lane

AL54XS

Station Road

AL54TB

Maldon Court

AL54PP

Wroxham Way

AL55AY

Salisbury Road

AL55HZ

Northfield Road

AL55RR

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL54QN

Sauncey Avenue

AL54RN

Stewart Road

AL54QE

Stewart Road

AL55AN

Lower Luton Road

Data Sources

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