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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

AL54LG

Springfield Crescent

AL53AL

Park Rise

AL53HG

Tuffnells Way

AL54HP

Dell Close

AL53AG

Roundwood Park

AL54HG

Jameson Road

AL53BP

Roundwood Lane

AL54PQ

Lea Road

AL52BQ

Harpenden North & Rural

AL54JZ

Westfield Road

AL54PB

St James Road

AL54LX

Riverford Close

AL53BJ

Roundwood Lane

AL53HJ

Tuffnells Way

AL53HT

Tuffnells Way

AL53LN

Luton Road

AL54LH

Springfield Crescent

AL53AF

Roundwood Park

AL53EQ

Yeomans Avenue

AL53EU

Falconers Field

AL53LR

Farm Avenue

AL54DJ

Hillside Road

AL52BH

Harpenden North & Rural

AL53BN

Luton Road

AL53NH

Farm Close

AL53NL

Ridgewood Drive

AL53NY

Derwent Road

AL53AH

Park Rise

AL53LP

Penshurst Close

AL37PZ

Harpendenbury

AL53PE

The Common

AL54JS

Masefield Road

AL53AD

The Spinney

AL53EP

Roundwood Lane

AL53LE

Ridgewood Drive

AL53PZ

Kennel Lane

AL53BU

Roundwood Lane

AL53EG

Yeomans Avenue

AL53HB

Crosspaths

AL53PJ

Annables Lane

AL53PL

Annables Lane

AL53PN

Annables Lane

AL54GB

Stonemason Close

AL54LQ

Highmoor

Data Sources

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