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Harpenden South

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About

Harpenden South ward lies within the Hertfordshire town of Harpenden, forming its southern residential portion. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from inter-war semis to more recent developments, set along quiet, tree-lined streets. It contains several local schools and is bordered by the A1081 Luton Road to the west, providing a key transport route. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Kinsbourne Green, known for its large common area.

A significant feature is the presence of Rothamsted Park, a large public green space with sports facilities, playgrounds, and a cafe. The grounds of the world-renowned Rothamsted Research agricultural institute, with its historic parkland and listed buildings, also fall within the ward's boundaries. This creates a distinct blend of suburban living with accessible open space and a notable scientific heritage.

Area overview

On average Harpenden South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harpenden South is £93,092 per year. There are 3 schools in Harpenden South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harpenden South is home to around 7,256 people, with a population density of about 1,824.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harpenden South Population
7,256
Population density
1,824.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.82(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.24(-55%)
Vehicle crime
5.24(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.76(-57%)
Other theft
2.76(-50%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,067
83.6%
Other White
371
5.11%
Indian
181
2.49%
Irish
134
1.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
101
1.39%
Total population: 7,257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,345
58.98%
Level 3 (A level)
736
12.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
659
11.62%
No qualifications
380
6.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
319
5.63%
Total 16+ residents: 5,671

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,288
46.2%
Owns with a mortgage
1,121
40.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
242
8.68%
Social rents from council
95
3.41%
Other forms of private rent
27
0.97%
Total households: 2,788

Property prices in Harpenden South

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £762,500 in Harpenden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,930 up to £4,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harpenden South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£1,185,000
Flats12£258,500
Semi-Detached19£793,650
Terraced15£602,500

10 years median price trend in Harpenden South

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

All postcodes in Harpenden South

AL51AS

The Chennies

AL51QE

Longfield Road

AL51AY

Kingcroft Terrace

AL51DB

Cloisters

AL52NQ

Dellcroft Way

AL51RB

Broadstone Road

AL51LH

Piggottshill Lane

AL52AT

West Common Grove

AL51JY

Paddock End

AL51EZ

Grove Avenue

AL52PH

The Uplands

AL51HL

Hawthorn Close

AL52AL

Barlings Road

AL51PX

Grove Road

AL51DL

St Johns Road

AL51QA

Dark Lane

AL51JF

Long Buftlers

AL51HN

Hawthorn Close

AL51RL

Cranbourne Drive

AL51NF

Green Lane Close

AL51DD

East Common

AL51BY

Grange Court Road

AL51QG

Grove Road

AL51ER

Grove Road

AL52EG

Garden Close

AL51RJ

Cranbourne Drive

AL52NN

Fairway Close

AL51EX

Grove Avenue

AL51JE

Long Buftlers

AL51HJ

Oakley Road

AL51JQ

Meadway

AL51BW

Eastmoor Park

AL51RD

Broadstone Road

AL52NS

Oakfield Road

AL51ST

Ravenscroft

AL51BQ

Cravells Road

AL51SQ

Lilac Way

AL52BJ

Barlings Road

AL51BT

Cross Lane

AL51JG

Croftwell

AL51EL

Coleswood Road

AL52FG

Glendale Close

AL51NB

High Firs Crescent

AL52PF

The Deerings

AL52AE

Burywick

AL51PY

Grove Road

AL51EQ

Coleswood Road

AL51RE

Broadstone Road

AL51NE

Wheathampstead Road

AL51AN

Ayres End Lane

AL51BA

Cravells Road

AL52LH

West Common Way

AL51RG

Broadstone Road

AL51HH

Cross Lane

AL51DF

Little Lane

AL51AD

Meadway

AL51RW

Knowle Drive

AL51JJ

Ashcroft Close

AL51SX

Hadleigh Court

AL51TD

Mons Close

AL52LD

West Common

AL52JU

High Elms

AL51HD

Grove Road

AL52NJ

Oakfield Road

AL51EH

Kingcroft Road

AL51HE

Sibley Avenue

AL52PQ

The Uplands

AL52AW

Barlings Road

AL52LA

Hatching Green Close

AL51EP

Field Close

AL52LN

Redbourn Lane

AL52PL

Prospect Lane

AL52LG

West Common Way

AL51BB

Cravells Road

AL52NT

Oak Way

AL51RU

Cranbourne Drive

AL51BL

East Common

AL51TB

Camberley Place

AL52AS

West Common

AL52NR

Hammondswick

AL52NP

Oakfield Road

AL52NL

Oakfield Road

AL51DR

Loire Mews

AL52LJ

West Common Close

AL51LW

Piggottshill Lane

AL51EF

Coleswood Road

AL51BS

Eastmoor Park

AL52LL

West Common Grove

AL51QX

Bewdley Close

AL51JU

Paddock Wood

AL52PE

The Deerings

AL51HG

Grove Road

AL52LB

Hatching Green Close

AL52AF

Netherfield Road

AL51AX

Vallance Place

AL51QL

Southdown Road

AL52AN

Barlings Road

AL52NF

Oakfield Road

AL52PG

The Uplands

AL51JB

Wheathampstead Road

Data Sources

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