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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

AL54HF

Ox Lane

AL54BU

Ambrose Lane

AL54PD

Willoughby Road

AL53DD

Southgate Court

AL53EZ

Wood End Hill

AL54LR

Westfield Drive

AL53DR

Derwent Road

AL53ND

The Close

AL54LN

Westfield Drive

AL54NF

Coldharbour Lane

AL53LL

High Ridge

AL54HS

Lindley Close

AL54LF

Springfield Crescent

AL53EJ

Brackendale Grove

AL53PB

Kinsbourne Close

AL54FB

Highfield Oval

AL53EN

Ashley Gardens

AL53LU

Ridge Avenue

AL53QD

Green Lawns Close

AL53QE

Luton Road

AL54BS

Hillside Road

AL54DF

Bloomfield Road

AL53BL

Luton Road

AL53LS

Molescroft

AL54NY

St James Road

AL53BY

Woodlands

AL54HJ

Ox Lane

AL54UW

St James Court

AL53AJ

Roundwood Gardens

AL54DE

Reed Place

AL54HN

Westfield Avenue

AL53EF

Yeomans Avenue

AL53LH

Ridgewood Drive

AL54LE

Moorland Road

AL54NB

Hyde Close

AL53AB

Roundwood Park

AL54JR

Masefield Road

AL54US

Station Road

AL53EY

Ashley Gardens

AL54BZ

Highfield Oval

AL54NH

Coldharbour Lane

AL52BB

Broad Oaks Close

AL53AY

Medlows

AL53BB

Luton Road

AL53AW

Park Rise Close

AL53FA

Osprey Close

AL54DQ

Lambourn Gardens

AL54JT

Westfield Road

AL54PG

Lea Road

AL53HP

Greatfield Close

AL53LF

Ridgewood Drive

AL53PA

Derwent Road

AL54GW

Tarry Close

AL54JP

Masefield Court

AL53LA

Ridgewood Drive

AL53PW

Chamberlaines

AL54JU

Westfield Road

AL37QA

Harpendenbury

AL52AY

Redbourn Lane

AL53BE

Otterton Close

AL54GX

Iris Close

AL54ND

Westfield Road

AL52BE

Harpenden North & Rural

AL53HQ

Tuffnells Way

AL53LZ

Luton Road

AL54NX

St James Road

AL53AU

How Field

AL53DE

Luton Road

AL53LT

Ridge Avenue

AL53NT

The Common

AL54DD

Bloomfield Road

AL53ES

Falconers Field

AL53PS

Annables Lane

AL54DB

Bloomfield Road

AL54JN

Masefield Road

AL53DT

Holmwood

AL53NR

Cooters End Lane

AL53BX

Roundwood Lane

AL53NN

Ridgewood Gardens

AL54FU

Westfield Road

AL54JX

Masefield Road

AL54LW

Westfield Drive

AL54NT

Clarendon Road

AL54FS

The Appleyard

AL54LJ

Springfield Crescent

AL53EW

Haslingden Close

AL53HN

Carpenders Close

AL54HL

Westfield Road

AL54LY

Riverford Close

AL53EH

Yeomans Avenue

AL53NF

Luton Road

AL54LZ

Beeching Close

AL54PF

Willoughby Road

AL53AS

Park Mount

AL53BG

Harpenden Rise

AL53EB

Wood End Road

AL53HF

Shepherds Way

AL53HS

Tuffnells Way

AL54FW

Harpenden North & Rural

AL54JW

Masefield Road

Data Sources

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