Find postcode

Harpenden Town

England / East of England / St Albans / Harpenden Town

About

Harpenden is a town located in Hertfordshire, just north of St Albans. It is known for its green spaces, including Rothamsted Park and the Common, which provide open areas for recreation and leisure. The town has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants along High Street, offering a range of local and high-street options.

The area has good transport links, with Harpenden Railway Station providing direct services to London in under 30 minutes. Residential areas feature a variety of housing, from period homes to modern developments. Local schools, such as Sir John Lawes School, are well-regarded, making the area popular with families. The town maintains a balance between convenience and a quieter, semi-rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Harpenden Town has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harpenden Town is £72,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Harpenden Town: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

4.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Harpenden Town Population

8,101

Population density

2,610.9 per km²

Demographics

British

6,537

80.73%

Other White

492

6.08%

Indian

190

2.35%

Irish

170

2.1%

White and Asian (mixed)

141

1.74%

Total population: 8,097

Housing

Owns outright

1,342

40.75%

Owns with a mortgage

1,111

33.74%

Private landlord or letting agency

602

18.28%

Social rents from council

2.67%

Other social rented

2.25%

Total households: 3,293

Property prices in Harpenden Town

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £626,000 in Harpenden Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £4,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£1,677,500	£1,184,375	£1,438,750	£2,134,683	£3,532,500
Flats	63	£405,000	£279,350	£335,000	£530,000	£1,200,000
Semi-Detached	19	£1,140,000	£690,000	£852,500	£1,286,500	£1,768,600
Terraced	10	£618,000	£434,275	£501,250	£633,750	£1,063,250

10 years price trend in Harpenden Town

All postcodes in Harpenden Town

AL54SD

Harpenden Town

AL55LS

Copper Beeches

AL55NQ

Granary Lane

AL52BZ

Rothamsted Avenue

AL51PU

Southdown Road

AL52DA

Badingham Drive

AL52HA

Moreton End Lane

AL52JN

Redcote End

AL54JE

Arcadian Court

AL54ST

Victoria Road

AL52UL

Southgate Court

AL51QP

Bowling Close

AL52BS

Amenbury Lane

AL52DW

Amenbury Lane

AL52DX

Maple Road

AL52EN

Douglas Road

AL52FE

Southgate Court

AL52HG

Pondwick Road

AL52SU

High Street

AL54AX

Highfield Oval

AL54FR

Bryant Court

AL54SP

Station Approach

AL54SW

Arden Grove

AL55LG

Copper Beeches

AL55NL

Cowper Road

AL55TJ

Barnfield Court

AL54SQ

Harpenden Town

AL52HL

Alders End Lane

AL51PD

Bull Road

AL52EE

Maple Road

AL52EJ

Amenbury Lane

AL52PW

Salisbury Avenue

AL54XG

Granary Lane

AL55ND

Shakespeare Road

AL55NT

Dalkeith Road

AL55PE

Dalkeith Road

AL51PF

Southdown Road

AL52DD

Avenue St Nicholas

AL52DZ

Park Avenue South

AL52FH

Leyton Road

AL55TG

Meadow Walk

← Prev Next →

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail