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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 30 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
30
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
11.61(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.29(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.77(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-27%)
Other theft
2.69(-51%)
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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £770,000 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
Detached34£1,302,500
Flats20£264,500
Semi-Detached35£800,000
Terraced18£639,000

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

AL53BG

Harpenden Rise

AL53PR

Annables Lane

AL54LP

Westfield Drive

AL54UH

Robin Court

AL54FS

The Appleyard

AL53LX

Vale Close

AL53LW

Luton Road

AL53LS

Molescroft

AL54PQ

Lea Road

AL53HG

Tuffnells Way

AL53AY

Medlows

AL54NQ

Coldharbour Lane

AL54HL

Westfield Road

AL53ES

Falconers Field

AL54LJ

Springfield Crescent

AL54NG

Lea Walk

AL53HT

Tuffnells Way

AL53LH

Ridgewood Drive

AL54GX

Iris Close

AL53EB

Wood End Road

AL53LT

Ridge Avenue

AL54NF

Coldharbour Lane

AL54DD

Bloomfield Road

AL54BZ

Highfield Oval

AL53BY

Woodlands

AL53PS

Annables Lane

AL53ED

Wood End Road

AL53ND

The Close

AL54NX

St James Road

AL53PF

Kinsbourne Green Lane

AL54HR

Westfield Road

AL52AZ

Redbourn Lane

AL53LE

Ridgewood Drive

AL54LF

Springfield Crescent

AL54PN

Ox Lane

AL52BB

Broad Oaks Close

AL53PG

Roundwood Lane

AL54FG

Riverford Close

AL53NA

The Pleasance

AL53DS

Miley Close

AL53AN

Park Rise

AL53LR

Farm Avenue

AL53PP

Spring Road

AL53NX

Derwent Road

AL54BU

Ambrose Lane

AL53PJ

Annables Lane

AL53DE

Luton Road

AL54JT

Westfield Road

AL53EP

Roundwood Lane

AL53EE

Wood End Road

AL53PU

Annables Lane

AL54DN

Gilbert Court

AL53DW

Birch Grove

AL54LA

Moorland Road

AL53LL

High Ridge

AL54FW

Harpenden North & Rural

AL52BH

Harpenden North & Rural

AL53LA

Ridgewood Drive

AL54NH

Coldharbour Lane

AL53BD

Hanover Grange

AL53HW

Tuffnells Way

AL53EF

Yeomans Avenue

AL54JY

Westfield Road

AL53HA

Tuffnells Way

AL54UW

St James Court

AL54NZ

Hyde View Road

AL53AW

Park Rise Close

AL54BX

Highfield Oval

AL53HR

Tuffnells Way

AL53EU

Falconers Field

AL53DZ

Westminster Fields

AL53BE

Otterton Close

AL54BS

Hillside Road

AL54HN

Westfield Avenue

AL54NY

St James Road

AL53BZ

Roundwood Lane

AL54NS

Clarendon Road

AL54UN

Coldharbour Lane

AL54LZ

Beeching Close

AL53EJ

Brackendale Grove

AL53EG

Yeomans Avenue

AL53BQ

Harpenden Rise

AL52BG

Harpenden North & Rural

AL53AZ

The Spinney

AL54HS

Lindley Close

AL53AQ

Roundwood Park

AL53LP

Penshurst Close

AL54HH

Ox Lane

AL53BT

Applewood Close

AL53BH

Harpenden Rise

AL53PD

The Common

AL53EZ

Wood End Hill

AL53PE

The Common

AL53DT

Holmwood

AL54HF

Ox Lane

AL54JP

Masefield Court

AL54DU

Highfield Oval

AL53AS

Park Mount

AL53PH

Kinsbourne Green Lane

AL54NB

Hyde Close

Data Sources

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