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Harpenden North & Rural

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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 37 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 of residents in Harpenden North & Rural is £67,701 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
37
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

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

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £820,000 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£1,210,000
Flats13£266,000
Semi-Detached34£762,500
Terraced14£694,975

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.