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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

AL54HU

Vaughan Road

AL54JA

Hitherfield Lane

AL55LP

Milton Road

AL55LT

Milton Road

AL52EY

Moreton End Lane

AL52FQ

Amenbury Lane

AL52QH

Kirkwick Avenue

AL52SJ

High Street

AL54FQ

Arden Grove

AL55LU

Milton Road

AL55NH

Cowper Road

AL55TS

Topstreet Way

AL52DY

Maple Road

AL52EH

Amenbury Lane

AL52EX

Moreton End Lane

AL52QD

Aplins Close

AL54SE

Station Road

AL52ED

Park Avenue North

AL52EZ

Moreton End Close

AL52HH

Barns Dene

AL52HZ

Leyton Road

AL52RT

High Street

AL54BG

Townsend Road

AL52HS

Hay Lane

AL52JL

Coopers Mews

AL54EQ

Vaughan Road

AL55LW

Copper Beeches

AL55UE

Fairmead Avenue

AL51QN

Heath Close

AL52BU

Amenbury Court

AL52DU

Maple Road

AL52UR

Luton Road

AL55PL

Overstone Road

AL55TL

Barnfield Court

AL52TJ

Leyton Road

AL52DN

Rothamsted Avenue

AL52QL

Kirkwick Avenue

AL52QS

Townsend Lane

AL52SG

High Street

AL54AJ

Clarence Road

AL54BB

Tennyson Road

AL54BE

Tennyson Road

AL54EA

Victoria Road

AL55LD

Milton Road

AL55NP

Gilpin Green

AL55NX

Copper Beeches

AL55TP

Birch Way

AL52BX

Avenue St Nicholas

AL52EU

Moreton Avenue

AL55LX

Milton Road

AL52HJ

Broad Fields

AL52QR

Townsend Lane

AL52UB

Luton Road

AL54EW

Bowers Way

AL52FD

Forrester Mews

AL52QB

Aplins Close

AL54EG

Sun Lane

AL54SA

Station Road

AL52JH

Redcote End

AL52SX

High Street

AL54ED

Vaughan Road

AL52RQ

Townsend Lane

AL52TE

Leyton Green

AL52EF

Amenbury Lane

AL52HN

Newmans Drive

AL52RE

Townsend Lane

AL54AT

Hollybush Lane

AL54BQ

Townsend Road

AL54ES

Thompsons Close

AL55LQ

The Cedars

AL55LY

Milton Road

AL55PJ

Overstone Road

AL52BW

Church Green Mews

AL52DG

Amenbury Lane

AL52EB

Park Avenue North

AL52QT

Rosebery Avenue

AL52RD

Longcroft Avenue

AL52TN

Church Green

AL52QZ

Longcroft Avenue

AL52UH

Luton Road

AL54EX

Sun Lane

AL52EL

The Drive

AL52FT

Rothamsted View

AL52RH

Townsend Lane

AL52UA

Southgate Court

AL54EF

Vaughan Road

AL54HY

Townsend Road

AL55NF

Cowper Road

AL55NG

Cowper Road

AL55UA

Highfield Avenue

AL52ET

Moreton Avenue

AL52JT

Hatching Green

AL54AB

Byron Road

AL55LB

Milton Road

AL51EB

Walkers Road

AL52DJ

Rothamsted Avenue

AL52SN

High Street

AL52TL

Leyton Road

AL54SJ

Arden Grove

AL55LZ

Milton Road

Data Sources

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