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Harpenden North

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About

Harpenden North occupies the northern sector of Harpenden within the St Albans district. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of housing eras and small shopping parades serving everyday needs. Local community facilities include schools, halls and sports clubs that bring neighbours together for regular events and activities. Streets have small green pockets and allotments that are used by gardeners and families, and local volunteers are visible in conservation and community projects.

The River Ver, a chalk stream that runs through the northern side, shapes a network of commons and footpaths and supports water-dependent features such as springs and old watercress beds. Harpenden Common provides open grassland, a cricket pitch and tree-lined walking routes that link to nearby play areas and allotments. Planning in the ward tends to protect tree belts and hedgerows, which maintains wildlife corridors and keeps green spaces within short walking distance of most homes.

Area overview

On average Harpenden North has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harpenden North is £101,130 per year. There are 5 schools in Harpenden North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harpenden North is home to around 7,730 people, with a population density of about 2,341.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harpenden North Population
7,730
Population density
2,341.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.93(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.12(-38%)
Vehicle crime
4.66(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-35%)
Burglary
2.2(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,139
79.41%
Other White
517
6.69%
Indian
185
2.39%
Irish
165
2.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
124
1.6%
Total population: 7,731

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,510
60.71%
Level 3 (A level)
698
12.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
630
10.9%
No qualifications
399
6.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
299
5.17%
Total 16+ residents: 5,782

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,246
43.44%
Owns outright
1,072
37.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
293
10.22%
Social rents from council
154
5.37%
Other social rented
59
2.06%
Total households: 2,868

Property prices in Harpenden North

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £718,615 in Harpenden North 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£800,000
Terraced17£643,000
Detached31£1,200,000
Flats25£305,000

10 years median price trend in Harpenden North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpenden North.

All postcodes in Harpenden North

AL53HD

Crosspaths

AL53DE

Luton Road

AL54PA

Hyde View Road

AL53EN

Ashley Gardens

AL54DU

Highfield Oval

AL53LG

Mayfield Close

AL54FB

Highfield Oval

AL53BY

Woodlands

AL54GA

Westfield Road

AL53EJ

Brackendale Grove

AL53DD

Southgate Court

AL53LN

Luton Road

AL54NG

Lea Walk

AL53EP

Roundwood Lane

AL53NP

Cooters End Lane

AL54JY

Westfield Road

AL53EB

Wood End Road

AL53BX

Roundwood Lane

AL54BT

Hillside Road

AL53BU

Roundwood Lane

AL53HH

Tuffnells Way

AL53BG

Harpenden Rise

AL53BH

Harpenden Rise

AL54LY

Riverford Close

AL54DJ

Hillside Road

AL53NZ

Tintern Close

AL54BU

Ambrose Lane

AL53BB

Luton Road

AL54UT

Allied Business Centre

AL53LJ

Ridgewood Drive

AL54UH

Robin Court

AL53DP

The Spinney

AL53AJ

Roundwood Gardens

AL54HW

Westfield Road

AL53LQ

Wells Close

AL54HN

Westfield Avenue

AL54BS

Hillside Road

AL54PD

Willoughby Road

AL53EG

Yeomans Avenue

AL54US

Station Road

AL54JS

Masefield Road

AL53ET

Falconers Field

AL54PH

Ox Lane

AL54LQ

Highmoor

AL53ER

Roundwood Court

AL55FE

Millstone Way

AL54HP

Dell Close

AL53AN

Park Rise

AL53AR

Park Mount

AL53HA

Tuffnells Way

AL53AZ

The Spinney

AL53HR

Tuffnells Way

AL54DN

Gilbert Court

AL53EY

Ashley Gardens

AL54LB

Rye Hill

AL54DD

Bloomfield Road

AL54HL

Westfield Road

AL53BL

Luton Road

AL53AF

Roundwood Park

AL54PQ

Lea Road

AL53BE

Otterton Close

AL54FJ

Baulk Close

AL54LZ

Beeching Close

AL54JP

Masefield Court

AL54PE

Willoughby Road

AL53LA

Ridgewood Drive

AL54LD

Rye Close

AL53AD

The Spinney

AL54NZ

Hyde View Road

AL53BQ

Harpenden Rise

AL54FU

Westfield Road

AL54NB

Hyde Close

AL53LP

Penshurst Close

AL54BZ

Highfield Oval

AL54UW

St James Court

AL53AL

Park Rise

AL53BS

Roundwood Lane

AL53LU

Ridge Avenue

AL54LP

Westfield Drive

AL53HG

Tuffnells Way

AL53EW

Haslingden Close

AL53HN

Carpenders Close

AL54LH

Springfield Crescent

AL54PG

Lea Road

AL53DZ

Westminster Fields

AL54HF

Ox Lane

AL53LW

Luton Road

AL53BJ

Roundwood Lane

AL54BP

Highfield Oval

AL54JW

Masefield Road

AL53EX

Roundwood Lane

AL54GX

Iris Close

AL54HR

Westfield Road

AL54JX

Masefield Road

AL53LF

Ridgewood Drive

AL53AE

The Spinney

AL54LS

Westfield Place

AL53AH

Park Rise

AL53ND

The Close

AL54PT

Clarendon Road

Data Sources

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