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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

AL54LU

Westfield Road

AL53DR

Derwent Road

AL53ET

Falconers Field

AL54BT

Hillside Road

AL52BA

Broad Oaks Close

AL53EN

Ashley Gardens

AL53QD

Green Lawns Close

AL53BW

Roundwood Lane

AL53EH

Yeomans Avenue

AL54LL

Springfield Crescent

AL53NL

Ridgewood Drive

AL53LJ

Ridgewood Drive

AL53NF

Luton Road

AL53PB

Kinsbourne Close

AL53ER

Roundwood Court

AL52BE

Harpenden North & Rural

AL53HB

Crosspaths

AL53PY

Coles Lane

AL54GA

Westfield Road

AL53DD

Southgate Court

AL53LZ

Luton Road

AL54FJ

Baulk Close

AL53BA

Luton Road

AL54BW

Hillside Road

AL53NU

Derwent Road

AL54PT

Clarendon Road

AL53AP

Park Rise

AL53AE

The Spinney

AL52AY

Redbourn Lane

AL53PQ

Kinsbourne Green Lane

AL54PF

Willoughby Road

AL54JR

Masefield Road

AL54LB

Rye Hill

AL53HF

Shepherds Way

AL53NZ

Tintern Close

AL54DF

Bloomfield Road

AL53BS

Roundwood Lane

AL54PD

Willoughby Road

AL54LN

Westfield Drive

AL54ND

Westfield Road

AL54HP

Dell Close

AL54JZ

Westfield Road

AL53RA

Roundwood Lane

AL53LU

Ridge Avenue

Data Sources

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