What's the Harpenden North & Rural population and density?

Harpenden North & Rural population is 8,184 with density 655.2 per km².

What home types are most common in Harpenden North & Rural?

Housing mix: detached 42.9%, semi-detached 29.8%.

How deprived is Harpenden North & Rural?

Deprivation score 1/10 (rank 30455 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Harpenden North & Rural?

Based on 92 recent sales, the median price is £847,500.

How many households are in Harpenden North & Rural?

There are 3,030 households in Harpenden North & Rural

What are prices by property type in Harpenden North & Rural?

Latest medians: Detached £1,200,000, Semi-detached £772,500, Terraced £755,000, Flats £265,000.

How safe is Harpenden North & Rural?

Crime level in Harpenden North & Rural is moderate with about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much social housing is near Harpenden North & Rural?

About 6.3% across the Harpenden North & Rural area.

What's the average income in Harpenden North & Rural?

Average resident income is about £67,707 per year.

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Harpenden North & Rural

Q: What schools in Harpenden North & Rural and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in Harpenden North & Rural: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East of England / St Albans / Harpenden North & Rural

About

Harpenden North & Rural is a ward in the St Albans district, covering the northern part of Harpenden and surrounding countryside. The area includes residential neighborhoods, farmland, and green spaces, offering a mix of urban and rural living. Key features include Rothamsted Park and the Rothamsted Research agricultural institute, which has a significant impact on the local landscape and economy.

The ward is well-connected, with Harpenden railway station providing direct links to London. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, catering to both families and commuters. The rural parts of the ward feature open fields and footpaths, popular for walking and outdoor activities. The area maintains a balance between development and preserving its natural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Harpenden North & Rural has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harpenden North & Rural is £67,707 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).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

6.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Harpenden North & Rural Population

8,184

Population density

655.2 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

1.95%

Total households: 3,033

Property prices in Harpenden North & Rural

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £847,500 in Harpenden North & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,675,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£1,200,000	£611,967	£985,000	£1,450,000	£2,235,000
Flats	13	£265,000	£141,000	£229,000	£295,000	£311,000
Semi-Detached	34	£772,500	£491,500	£650,000	£965,020	£1,300,350
Terraced	12	£755,000	£455,500	£676,250	£845,125	£925,000

10 years price trend in Harpenden North & Rural

All postcodes in Harpenden North & Rural

AL53HS

Tuffnells Way

AL54FW

Harpenden North

AL54HL

Westfield Road

AL54HT

Lindley Close

AL54JW

Masefield Road

AL54LG

Highfield Oval

AL53AG

How Field

AL53AL

Park Rise

AL53HG

Tuffnells Way

AL54HP

Dell Close

AL53HD

Crosspaths

AL53BP

Roundwood Court

AL54HG

Ancaster Close

AL54PQ

Lea Road

AL54LX

Baulk Close

AL52BQ

Redbourn

AL53EG

Yeomans Avenue

AL54JZ

Hyde View Road

AL54PB

St James Road

AL53AF

Medlows

AL53BJ

Roundwood Court

AL53EQ

Ashley Gardens

AL53EU

Falconers Field

AL53HJ

Tuffnells Way

AL53HT

Tuffnells Way

AL53LN

Ridgewood Drive

AL53LR

Farm Avenue

AL54DJ

Hillside Road

AL54LH

Highmoor

AL52BH

Redbourn

AL53AH

Park Mount

AL53BN

Harpenden Rise

AL53LP

Penshurst Close

AL53NH

Farm Close

AL53NL

Cooters End Lane

AL53NY

Derwent Road

AL53PN

Annables Lane

AL37PZ

Kinsbourne Green Lane

AL53AD

The Spinney

AL53LE

High Ridge

AL53EP

Roundwood Court

AL53PE

The Common

AL53PZ

Kennel Lane

AL54JS

Masefield Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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