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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

AL52RA

St Andrews Avenue

AL51QU

Southdown Road

AL55LW

Copper Beeches

AL51TE

Southdown Road

AL52FH

Leyton Road

AL54BE

Tennyson Road

AL52UH

Luton Road

AL54HU

Vaughan Road

AL52SP

High Street

AL51DZ

Southdown Industrial Estate

AL52QX

Kirkwick Avenue

AL52JN

West Common

AL54ES

Thompsons Close

AL54AR

Hollybush Lane

AL52QA

Timbers Court

AL51LJ

Churchfield

AL52RW

Hartwell Gardens

AL51PG

Southdown Road

AL52QL

Kirkwick Avenue

AL55NT

Crabtree Lane

AL52QN

Kirkwick Avenue

AL52SG

High Street

AL52JT

Hatching Green

AL55UB

Highfield Avenue

AL55LR

Linden Court

AL54AF

Wordsworth Road

AL55NE

Shakespeare Road

AL52TQ

High Street

AL52UL

Luton Road

AL54AH

Clarence Road

AL52PS

Salisbury Avenue

AL54BJ

Hollybush Lane

AL55LL

Milton Road

AL52DA

Badingham Drive

AL54SW

Harding Parade

AL52DU

Maple Road

AL55LS

Milton Road

AL52EZ

Moreton End Close

AL52FD

Forrester Mews

AL52UR

Luton Road

AL55TX

Topstreet Way

Data Sources

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