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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

AL55NY

Shakespeare Road

AL55TR

Barnfield Road

AL52BY

Rothamsted Avenue

AL52HW

Douglas Road

AL52UF

Moreton Place

AL54SL

Arden Grove

AL54XA

Station Road

AL55NB

Shakespeare Road

AL55NE

Shakespeare Road

AL51LJ

Churchfield

AL52JD

Redcote End

AL54SS

Station Approach

AL55TZ

Highfield Avenue

AL52FB

The Forresters

AL52QU

Kirkwick Avenue

AL54AL

Hollybush Lane

AL54AP

Hollybush Lane

AL51QY

Gorselands

AL52EW

Douglas Road

AL52QN

Kirkwick Avenue

AL52UP

Southgate Court

AL52UW

Luton Road

AL51QJ

Walkers Close

AL52JF

St Albans Road

AL52QG

Salisbury Avenue

AL52SP

High Street

AL52TB

High Street

AL54AG

Wordsworth Road

AL54EU

Sun Lane

AL54JF

Hitherfield Lane

AL51DW

Walkers Road

AL52HB

Moreton End Lane

AL52TQ

High Street

AL52HD

Moreton End Lane

AL52SD

High Street

AL54BJ

Hollybush Lane

AL54XH

Betjeman Close

AL51TE

Southdown Road

AL52JP

Hatching Green

AL55NR

Gilpin Green

AL51PR

Southdown Road

AL51QU

Southdown Road

AL52LX

Leyton Road

AL52PY

Townsend Lane

AL52TG

Leyton Green

AL54XB

Station Road

AL51LN

Piggottshill Lane

AL52DQ

Amenbury Lane

AL55NA

Milton Road

AL52QX

Kirkwick Avenue

AL52TR

High Street

AL54AA

Station Road

AL54EE

Vaughan Road

AL55TW

Barnfield Road

AL51QR

Queens Road

AL52FS

Redclyffe Place

AL52JQ

Redcote End

AL52UJ

Luton Road

AL54AH

Clarence Road

AL55NN

Spenser Road

AL55NW

Spenser Road

AL52DE

Avenue St Nicholas

AL52GT

Manor Close

AL51LR

Piggottshill Lane

AL51PG

Southdown Road

AL54GZ

Vaughan Road

AL55TX

Topstreet Way

AL52FR

Amenbury Lane

AL52JR

Hatching Green

AL54AQ

Clarence Road

AL54JB

Hales Meadow

AL55LE

Milton Road

AL55UG

Aysgarth Close

AL52HQ

Barns Dene

AL52JS

Hatching Green

AL55TU

Topstreet Way

AL52DT

Sir Josephs Walk

AL54AN

Bramble Close

AL54AW

Hollybush Lane

AL55JP

Chaucer Close

AL55PD

Milton Road

AL55TQ

Barnfield Road

AL52RA

St Andrews Avenue

AL55LH

Milton Road

AL52PS

Salisbury Avenue

AL52UQ

Lydekker Mews

AL55TE

Crabtree Lane

AL52DB

Rothamsted Avenue

AL54AR

Hollybush Lane

AL54EL

Vaughan Road

AL55LS

Milton Road

AL51NL

Marlborough Park

AL54HX

Bowers Way

AL54JD

Hitherfield Lane

AL54SD

Station Road

AL55NQ

Shakespeare Road

AL52BZ

Rothamsted Court

AL52DA

Badingham Drive

AL52JN

West Common

AL54JE

Lodge Gardens

Data Sources

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