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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

AL51JP

Leycroft Way

AL51DQ

East Common

AL51DP

Cosne Mews

AL52AP

Barlings Road

AL51DH

Cravells Road

AL51SS

Ennis Close

AL51JW

Leycroft Way

AL51QD

Dark Lane

AL51JA

Wheathampstead Road

AL51RT

Welbeck Rise

AL51SJ

Nairn Close

AL51QF

Longfield Road

AL52JY

Hatching Green

AL51HB

Pipers Avenue

AL52LQ

West Common Way

AL51SE

Eastcote Drive

AL52AG

Netherfield Road

AL51JX

Paddock Wood

AL52NH

The Warren

AL51BD

Cravells Road

AL52PA

The Uplands

AL36JN

Harpenden Road

AL51RQ

Parva Close

AL51EN

Grove Road

AL52PP

Oakview Close

AL52AU

Redbourn Lane

AL51DN

Dickinsons Field

AL52AJ

Collens Road

AL52AR

West Common

AL51RZ

Wensley Close

AL51TH

Westminster Court

AL51NQ

Greenway

AL51BN

Eastmoor Park

AL51DG

East Common

AL51SY

Grove Road

AL51SZ

Sandhurst Court

AL51EG

Coleswood Road

AL51BP

Eastmoor Park

AL51SU

Tiverton Court

AL51EA

Cravells Road

AL51BX

Cross Lane

AL51DA

East Common

AL52NU

Wheatfield Avenue

AL52NA

Redbourn Lane

AL51NA

High Firs Crescent

AL51EU

Grove Avenue

AL52BL

Hawsley Road

AL52NZ

The Uplands

AL51SH

Acacia Walk

AL51SR

Ranleigh Walk

AL52BN

The Chowns

AL51LU

Sherwoods Rise

AL52NB

Oakhurst Avenue

AL51ND

Wheathampstead Road

AL51AW

East Common

AL51LX

Sherwoods Rise

AL52NE

Oakfield Road

AL52PD

Penny Croft

AL51HQ

Grove Road

AL52LZ

Hammonds End Lane

AL51BJ

East Common

AL51RF

Broadstone Road

AL52NY

Wheatfield Road

AL52NG

Dellcroft Way

AL51LZ

Wheathampstead Road

AL52ND

Oakhurst Avenue

AL51BG

Cravells Road

AL51BU

Cross Lane

AL52NX

Wheatfield Road

AL51JH

Meadway

AL51RP

Tarrant Drive

AL52LR

Oakwood Drive

AL51JL

Meadway

AL51EW

St Michaels Close

AL51RS

Burnsall Place

AL51JN

Meadway

AL51JS

Paddock Wood

AL51EY

Grove Avenue

AL52LU

Hammonds Hill

AL51RN

Fovant Close

AL51HF

Sibley Avenue

AL51SD

Barrons Row

AL51DE

Limbrick Road

AL51SG

Pendennis Court

AL52PJ

The Uplands

AL51NG

Aldwick Road

AL52PR

Broad Oaks Close

AL52NW

Oakfield Road

AL51ES

Grove Road

AL52PB

Penny Croft

AL52AD

Burywick

AL51LS

Piggottshill Lane

AL51LP

Piggottshill Lane

AL51ET

Grove Road

AL52LF

West Common Way

AL52LE

West Common Grove

AL51BZ

Beech Close

AL52AQ

Burywick

AL51BH

Cravells Road

AL51QB

Dark Lane

Data Sources

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