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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

AL55AW

Southview Road

AL54TS

Browning Road

AL54UE

Station Road

AL55BZ

Batford Mill

AL55FH

Common Lane

AL54UZ

Carlton Road

AL55RQ

Crabtree Lane

AL54QJ

Sauncey Avenue

AL55SG

Ashwell Park

AL51AU

Hilltop Walk

AL54FE

Station Road

AL55JE

Hill Close

AL54UJ

Station Road

AL55AL

Lower Luton Road

AL54TP

Elliswick Road

AL55SN

Thornbury

AL55RP

Aldwickbury Crescent

AL54TN

Station Road

Data Sources

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