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Harpenden West

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About

Harpenden West ward occupies the western portion of the town of Harpenden. It is primarily residential, characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing from different periods. The area includes local shopping parades providing everyday services. A significant portion of its western boundary is formed by the course of the River Lea.

The ward contains several playing fields and sports facilities, including Rothamsted Park. It is home to the Rothamsted Research agricultural science institute, with its historic parkland and experimental plots. Residential neighbourhoods extend towards the common land known as West Common, which borders the settlement.

Area overview

On average Harpenden West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harpenden West is £81,373 per year. There are 4 schools in Harpenden West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harpenden West is home to around 8,101 people, with a population density of about 2,611.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harpenden West Population
8,101
Population density
2,611.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
19.87(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.53(+52%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.33(-58%)
Other theft
12.71(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,132
66.03%
Level 3 (A level)
647
10.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
592
9.46%
No qualifications
382
6.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
244
3.9%
Total 16+ residents: 6,258

Housing

Housing tenure

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
88
2.67%
Other social rented
74
2.25%
Total households: 3,293

Property prices in Harpenden West

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £740,000 in Harpenden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £219,000 up to £4,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harpenden West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£1,550,000
Flats49£417,000
Semi-Detached24£1,187,500
Terraced13£609,000

10 years median price trend in Harpenden West

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

All postcodes in Harpenden West

AL54FR

Hollybush Mews

AL52BU

Amenbury Court

AL55LP

Milton Road

AL52SU

High Street

AL52HN

Newmans Drive

AL54SJ

Arden Grove

AL52HQ

Barns Dene

AL55PD

Milton Road

AL55NB

Shakespeare Road

AL55UD

Fairmead Avenue

AL55NJ

Cowper Road

AL52JJ

Redcote End

AL51DW

Walkers Road

AL54AW

Hollybush Lane

AL54GZ

Vaughan Road

AL52DT

Sir Josephs Walk

AL54AS

Hollybush Lane

AL52RU

High Street

AL52RE

Townsend Lane

AL52RH

Townsend Lane

AL52UP

Southgate Court

AL55TZ

Highfield Avenue

AL55NQ

Shakespeare Road

AL55TP

Birch Way

AL52SX

High Street

AL52RQ

Townsend Lane

AL52FS

Redclyffe Place

AL52BT

Amenbury Lane

AL54EB

Victoria Road

AL55LE

Milton Road

AL52TB

High Street

AL54ET

Sun Lane

AL52DZ

Park Avenue South

AL52UF

Moreton Place

AL55NH

Cowper Road

AL55JH

Globe Close

AL51DT

East Common

AL52JB

Leyton Road

AL52UJ

Luton Road

AL55NU

Crabtree Lane

AL55NZ

Milton Road

AL51LQ

Gordons Walk

AL52HH

Barns Dene

AL52BY

Rothamsted Avenue

AL55UE

Fairmead Avenue

AL54EU

Sun Lane

AL52HL

Alders End Lane

AL52TL

Leyton Road

AL52RT

High Street

AL54SE

Station Road

AL54EQ

Vaughan Road

AL54EW

Bowers Way

AL51EB

Walkers Road

AL52PW

Townsend Lane

AL52PZ

Aplins Close

AL51GD

Harpenden West

AL55NN

Spenser Road

AL54FH

Thompsons Close

AL55LQ

The Cedars

AL52JL

Coopers Mews

AL52EA

Park Avenue South

AL54JD

Hitherfield Lane

AL54AT

Hollybush Lane

AL52HD

Moreton End Lane

AL52UE

Luton Road

AL52DP

Orchard Avenue

AL55NP

Gilpin Green

AL52TR

High Street

AL55TL

Barnfield Court

AL52FB

The Forresters

AL52RF

Townsend Close

AL52BX

Avenue St Nicholas

AL51QW

Queens Road

AL55TN

Barnfield Road

AL52LX

Leyton Road

AL52QW

Kirkwick Avenue

AL52EX

Moreton End Lane

AL55LT

Milton Road

AL52JS

Hatching Green

AL54HX

Bowers Way

AL52TG

Leyton Green

AL54XH

Betjeman Close

AL52QB

Aplins Close

AL55JP

Chaucer Close

AL55NX

Copper Beeches

AL52QH

Kirkwick Avenue

AL52QT

Rosebery Avenue

AL51QJ

Walkers Close

AL54AU

Ambrose Lane

AL55TB

Crabtree Lane

AL51QN

Heath Close

AL55LB

Milton Road

AL52DW

Orchard Avenue

AL54EE

Vaughan Road

AL52DE

Avenue St Nicholas

AL51FA

Gibbs Close

AL52JD

Redcote End

AL52QP

Rosebery Avenue

AL54BG

Townsend Road

AL52ED

Park Avenue North

Data Sources

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