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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 moderate crime levels, with around 52 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
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
23.08(+225%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.41(+51%)
Other theft
12.59(+126%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.1(-61%)
Vehicle crime
6.05(+33%)
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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £732,500 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
Detached28£1,540,283
Flats47£405,000
Semi-Detached19£1,175,000
Terraced10£618,000

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

AL55TB

Crabtree Lane

AL55TA

Crabtree Lane

AL55TF

Meadow Walk

AL52RJ

Aplins Close

AL51PQ

Southdown Road

AL52DP

Orchard Avenue

AL52JG

Redcote End

AL55FD

Aldington Place

AL54ST

Station Road

AL52QY

Longcroft Avenue

AL52UD

Old Rectory Close

AL54AD

Byron Road

AL54ET

Sun Lane

AL55LA

Milton Road

AL55NJ

Cowper Road

AL55NS

Crabtree Lane

AL55UB

Highfield Avenue

AL51NY

Kings Court

AL51PS

Southdown Road

AL52FN

Redcote End

AL52RG

Townsend Lane

AL52UG

Luton Road

AL52UN

Luton Road

AL54AF

Wordsworth Road

AL51LG

Piggottshill Lane

AL52DF

Amenbury Lane

AL52HF

Claygate Avenue

AL52JB

Leyton Road

AL52PT

Kirkdale Road

AL52QA

Timbers Court

AL51GD

Harpenden West

AL52ER

Douglas Road

AL52RN

Townsend Lane

AL54AY

Hollybush Lane

AL55PA

Milton Road

AL51DT

East Common

AL52EA

Park Avenue South

AL52QJ

Greyfriars Lane

AL52TW

Church Green Row

AL54FH

Thompsons Close

AL54XE

Station Road

AL51DZ

Southdown Industrial Estate

AL51FA

Gibbs Close

AL52EP

Douglas Road

AL52JJ

Redcote End

AL52SL

High Street

AL55PN

Overstone Road

AL55TY

Topstreet Way

AL51FB

Harpenden West

AL52DH

Amenbury Lane

AL52HY

Leyton Road

AL52QE

Townsend Lane

AL55LF

Milton Road

AL55LR

Linden Court

AL52HU

Leyton Road

AL52JW

West Common

AL52PZ

Aplins Close

AL52RF

Townsend Close

AL52GX

Geescroft Walk

AL54BH

Hollybush Lane

AL54DZ

The Putterills

AL55LL

Milton Road

AL55TH

Barnfield Road

AL52BT

Amenbury Lane

AL52ES

Douglas Road

AL51LQ

Gordons Walk

AL51PA

Southdown Road

AL51QW

Queens Road

AL52RW

Hartwell Gardens

AL54BD

Tennyson Road

AL54EB

Victoria Road

AL55TT

Topstreet Way

AL55UH

St Pauls Close

AL52DR

Rothamsted Avenue

AL52SH

Bowers Parade

AL54AU

Ambrose Lane

AL51LL

Churchfield

AL52QW

Kirkwick Avenue

AL52TH

High Street

AL54FX

Vaughan Road

AL55LN

Milton Road

AL52QF

Salisbury Avenue

AL52QP

Rosebery Avenue

AL54AS

Hollybush Lane

AL55EW

Poets Court

AL55TN

Barnfield Road

AL55UD

Fairmead Avenue

AL51LT

Piggottshill Lane

AL51QH

Walkers Road

AL52RU

High Street

AL55NU

Crabtree Lane

AL51PW

Southdown Industrial Estate

AL52DS

Maple Road

AL52FF

Leyton Road

AL52FL

Redcote End

AL52HE

Claygate Avenue

AL52QQ

Salisbury Avenue

AL52TP

Church Green

AL54AE

Wordsworth Road

AL54EP

Bowers Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.