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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, about 68% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£794,325
Price per sq ft£637
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£644K – £1.3M

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £794,325 (about £637 per square foot) in Harpenden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,930 up to £4,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harpenden South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£1,095,000£643
Semi-Detached16£794,325£648
Terraced10£667,500£654
Flats8£232,500£464

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harpenden South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpenden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£929,000£220,000£620,000£450,000
2017£997,500£245,000£600,000£450,000
2018£1,025,000£260,750£570,000£450,000
2019£1,000,000£257,500£625,000£479,000
2020£977,500£315,000£672,500£475,000
2021£1,500,000£297,250£711,000£510,000
2022£1,300,000£297,500£738,500£625,000
2023£1,256,500£255,000£790,000£562,500
2024£1,332,500£285,000£672,660£598,375
2025£1,290,000£265,000£807,500£602,500
2026£1,090,000£190,965£610,000£661,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpenden South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpenden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530£454£496£526
2017£512£506£563£514
2018£521£462£529£492
2019£531£487£553£563
2020£592£449£554£615
2021£594£509£552£573
2022£707£532£615£655
2023£679£568£695£662
2024£692£479£651£665
2025£649£473£627£677
2026£622£438£636£635
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpenden South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harpenden South in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.