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Harpenden North & Rural

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About

Harpenden North & Rural ward encompasses the northern outskirts of Harpenden town, blending residential edges with expansive countryside. The area is characterised by quiet cul-de-sacs and larger family homes that gradually give way to open farmland. It includes the hamlet of Kinsbourne Green, with its distinctive village green and historic cricket club, providing a focal point for the local community.

The landscape is dominated by agricultural fields and pockets of woodland, with public footpaths like those around Batford Springs offering accessible nature. Rothamsted Park lies on the ward's southern boundary, featuring formal gardens and sports facilities. This ward maintains a distinctly semi-rural atmosphere, where residential life directly borders working farmland and green belt land.

Area overview

On average Harpenden North & Rural has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harpenden North & Rural is £97,902 per year. There are 5 schools in Harpenden North & Rural: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harpenden North & Rural is home to around 8,184 people, with a population density of about 655.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harpenden North & Rural Population
8,184
Population density
655.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.85(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.87(-6%)
Vehicle crime
4.15(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.05(-52%)
Other theft
3.05(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,542
79.95%
Other White
529
6.46%
Indian
188
2.3%
Irish
172
2.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
133
1.63%
Total population: 8,183

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,726
60.84%
Level 3 (A level)
737
12.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
667
10.89%
No qualifications
419
6.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
319
5.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,124

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,328
43.79%
Owns outright
1,129
37.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
310
10.22%
Social rents from council
154
5.08%
Other social rented
59
1.95%
Total households: 3,033

Property prices in Harpenden North & Rural

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 in Harpenden North & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harpenden North & Rural 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 North & Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£1,223,000
Flats15£295,000
Semi-Detached30£722,500
Terraced14£662,500

10 years median price trend in Harpenden North & Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpenden North & Rural.

All postcodes in Harpenden North & Rural

AL54UN

Coldharbour Lane

AL52BG

Harpenden North & Rural

AL53DS

Miley Close

AL53NZ

Tintern Close

AL54PH

Ox Lane

AL54HT

Lindley Close

AL53BQ

Harpenden Rise

AL53NJ

Beech Ridge

AL53RA

Roundwood Lane

AL54DG

Ambrose Lane

AL54DH

Hillside Road

AL54LT

Westfield Road

AL54PN

Ox Lane

AL53AN

Park Rise

AL53NA

The Pleasance

AL53NE

The Close

AL53PH

Kinsbourne Green Lane

AL54GA

Westfield Road

AL53DU

Luton Road

AL53HA

Tuffnells Way

AL52BA

Broad Oaks Close

AL53NX

Derwent Road

AL53BT

Applewood Close

AL53HE

Crosspaths

AL53LX

Vale Close

AL54HW

Westfield Road

AL53AP

Park Rise

AL54DN

Gilbert Court

AL54FJ

Baulk Close

AL53AR

Park Mount

AL53HW

Tuffnells Way

AL54HQ

Jameson Road

AL53BH

Harpenden Rise

AL53BD

Hanover Grange

AL53PU

Annables Lane

AL54LL

Springfield Crescent

AL53NB

The Close

AL53NU

Derwent Road

AL53PY

Coles Lane

AL54BW

Hillside Road

AL54BX

Highfield Oval

AL54NS

Clarendon Road

AL53EL

Brackendale Grove

AL53LY

Farm Avenue

AL52AZ

Redbourn Lane

AL53ED

Wood End Road

AL53HH

Tuffnells Way

AL53PR

Annables Lane

AL54UH

Robin Court

AL54DU

Highfield Oval

AL54NG

Lea Walk

AL53AT

Park Hill

AL53AZ

The Spinney

AL53LG

Mayfield Close

AL54PE

Willoughby Road

AL54UT

Allied Business Centre

AL53AE

The Spinney

AL53EX

Roundwood Lane

AL53LW

Luton Road

AL54FG

Riverford Close

AL54HH

Ox Lane

AL54LB

Rye Hill

AL54LP

Westfield Drive

AL53QB

Kinsbourne Green

AL54HR

Westfield Road

AL54LD

Rye Close

AL53AQ

Roundwood Park

AL54FL

Ancaster Close

AL54JY

Westfield Road

AL53BS

Roundwood Lane

AL53DP

The Spinney

AL53LQ

Wells Close

AL53DW

Birch Grove

AL54BT

Hillside Road

AL54PT

Clarendon Road

AL53PD

The Common

AL53LJ

Ridgewood Drive

AL53NP

Cooters End Lane

AL53PG

Roundwood Lane

AL53EE

Wood End Road

AL53PF

Kinsbourne Green Lane

AL53PP

Spring Road

AL54BP

Highfield Oval

AL53PQ

Kinsbourne Green Lane

AL53PT

Annables Lane

AL54LA

Moorland Road

AL54NA

Westfield Road

AL54NZ

Hyde View Road

AL54PA

Hyde View Road

AL53BZ

Roundwood Lane

AL53ET

Falconers Field

AL54LU

Westfield Road

AL54NQ

Coldharbour Lane

AL53HR

Tuffnells Way

AL53BA

Luton Road

AL53DZ

Westminster Fields

AL54LS

Westfield Place

AL53HD

Crosspaths

AL53ER

Roundwood Court

AL53BW

Roundwood Lane

Data Sources

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