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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 22 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
22
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

Anti-social behaviour
8.93(-23%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.02(-74%)
Vehicle crime
4.14(-9%)
Burglary
2.72(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.72(-58%)
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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 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
Detached24£1,182,500
Flats18£302,500
Semi-Detached30£722,500
Terraced13£682,000

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

AL53EN

Ashley Gardens

AL53LU

Ridge Avenue

AL53QD

Green Lawns Close

AL54BS

Hillside Road

AL54DF

Bloomfield Road

AL55FG

Harpenden East

AL53BL

Luton Road

AL53LS

Molescroft

AL54NY

St James Road

AL53BY

Woodlands

AL54HJ

Ox Lane

AL54UW

St James Court

AL53AJ

Roundwood Gardens

AL54DE

Reed Place

AL54HN

Westfield Avenue

AL53EF

Yeomans Avenue

AL53LH

Ridgewood Drive

AL54LE

Moorland Road

AL54NB

Hyde Close

AL55EP

Riverbanks Close

AL53AB

Roundwood Park

AL54JR

Masefield Road

AL54US

Station Road

AL53EY

Ashley Gardens

AL54BZ

Highfield Oval

AL54NH

Coldharbour Lane

AL53AY

Medlows

AL53BB

Luton Road

AL53AW

Park Rise Close

AL53FA

Osprey Close

AL54DQ

Lambourn Gardens

AL54JT

Westfield Road

AL54PG

Lea Road

AL53HP

Greatfield Close

AL53LF

Ridgewood Drive

AL53PA

Derwent Road

AL54GW

Tarry Close

AL54JP

Masefield Court

AL53LA

Ridgewood Drive

AL54JU

Westfield Road

AL53BE

Otterton Close

AL54GX

Iris Close

AL54ND

Westfield Road

AL53HQ

Tuffnells Way

AL53LZ

Luton Road

AL54NX

St James Road

AL55EQ

Lea Business Park

AL53AU

How Field

AL53DE

Luton Road

AL53LT

Ridge Avenue

AL53NT

The Common

AL54DD

Bloomfield Road

AL53ES

Falconers Field

AL54DB

Bloomfield Road

AL54JN

Masefield Road

AL53DT

Holmwood

AL53NR

Cooters End Lane

AL53BX

Roundwood Lane

AL53NN

Ridgewood Gardens

AL54FU

Westfield Road

AL54JX

Masefield Road

AL54LW

Westfield Drive

AL54NT

Clarendon Road

AL54FS

The Appleyard

AL54LJ

Springfield Crescent

AL53EW

Haslingden Close

AL53HN

Carpenders Close

AL54HL

Westfield Road

AL54LY

Riverford Close

AL53EH

Yeomans Avenue

AL53NF

Luton Road

AL54LZ

Beeching Close

AL54PF

Willoughby Road

AL53AS

Park Mount

AL53BG

Harpenden Rise

AL53EB

Wood End Road

AL53HF

Shepherds Way

AL53HS

Tuffnells Way

AL54FW

Harpenden North & Rural

AL54JW

Masefield Road

AL54LG

Springfield Crescent

AL53AL

Park Rise

AL53HG

Tuffnells Way

AL54HP

Dell Close

AL53AG

Roundwood Park

AL54HG

Jameson Road

AL53BP

Roundwood Lane

AL54PQ

Lea Road

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

AL55EJ

Riverbanks Close

AL53AF

Roundwood Park

AL53EQ

Yeomans Avenue

AL53EU

Falconers Field

Data Sources

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