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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

AL52JZ

Flowton Grove

AL52UG

Luton Road

AL55ND

Shakespeare Road

AL52DB

Rothamsted Avenue

AL54AB

Byron Road

AL55TY

Topstreet Way

AL52QQ

Salisbury Avenue

AL55NW

Spenser Road

AL55TS

Topstreet Way

AL55UG

Aysgarth Close

AL51NL

Marlborough Park

AL54BQ

Townsend Road

AL54AJ

Clarence Road

AL55LD

Milton Road

AL55TQ

Barnfield Road

AL52SD

High Street

AL52EF

Amenbury Lane

AL54FQ

Arden Grove

AL55TE

Crabtree Lane

AL54JA

Hitherfield Lane

AL54EX

Sun Lane

AL55NS

Crabtree Lane

AL52DQ

Amenbury Lane

AL52FQ

Amenbury Lane

AL52HW

Douglas Road

AL52FN

Redcote End

AL52UA

Southgate Court

AL55UA

Highfield Avenue

AL52QZ

Longcroft Avenue

AL52FR

Amenbury Lane

AL52TP

Church Green

AL54XD

Station Road

AL52TN

Church Green

AL55LX

Milton Road

AL52FE

Townsend Lane

AL52EE

Park Avenue North

AL51PF

Southdown Road

AL54AP

Hollybush Lane

AL52EW

Douglas Road

AL54EL

Vaughan Road

AL54BB

Tennyson Road

AL54ED

Vaughan Road

AL52DG

Amenbury Lane

AL55PL

Overstone Road

AL52EY

Moreton End Lane

AL55NR

Gilpin Green

AL51QR

Queens Road

AL54ST

Station Road

AL52PT

Kirkdale Road

AL55TF

Meadow Walk

AL52GT

Manor Close

AL54AG

Wordsworth Road

AL52SH

Bowers Parade

AL52DF

Amenbury Lane

AL52FF

Leyton Road

AL52BW

Church Green Mews

AL52DX

Maple Road

AL54AY

Hollybush Lane

AL52ES

Douglas Road

AL55LZ

Milton Road

AL51LR

Piggottshill Lane

AL52DR

Rothamsted Avenue

AL51LL

Churchfield

AL54EP

Bowers Way

AL52QG

Salisbury Avenue

AL52FL

Redcote End

AL55EW

Poets Court

AL52TH

High Street

AL52TE

Leyton Green

AL52JF

St Albans Road

AL52DN

Rothamsted Avenue

AL52HF

Claygate Avenue

AL52HU

Leyton Road

AL52QR

Townsend Lane

AL55LF

Milton Road

AL54JF

Hitherfield Lane

AL52PY

Townsend Lane

AL51PW

Southdown Industrial Estate

AL54XA

Station Road

AL54JE

Lodge Gardens

AL51LG

Piggottshill Lane

AL55TW

Barnfield Road

AL52UB

Luton Road

AL51QY

Gorselands

AL52UT

Luton Road

AL52EJ

Amenbury Lane

AL52HZ

Leyton Road

AL55LA

Milton Road

AL55LN

Milton Road

AL52RN

Townsend Lane

AL54EA

Victoria Road

AL54AX

Ambrose Lane

AL52DH

Amenbury Lane

AL52JP

Hatching Green

AL52RD

Longcroft Avenue

AL52QY

Longcroft Avenue

AL52JW

West Common

AL52HY

Leyton Road

AL55PA

Milton Road

AL51PD

Southdown Road

Data Sources

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