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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

AL51PU

Southdown Road

AL52HA

Moreton End Lane

AL51QP

Bowling Close

AL52DW

Orchard Avenue

AL52DX

Maple Road

AL52FE

Townsend Lane

AL52SU

High Street

AL52UL

Luton Road

AL54AX

Ambrose Lane

AL54FR

Hollybush Mews

AL54SW

Harding Parade

AL52BS

Amenbury Lane

AL52EN

Douglas Road

AL52HG

Pondwick Road

AL54SP

Station Approach

AL55NL

Cowper Road

AL55TJ

Rowan Way

AL52EE

Park Avenue North

AL52HL

Alders End Lane

AL54SQ

Station Road

AL55NT

Crabtree Lane

AL51PD

Southdown Road

AL52EJ

Amenbury Lane

AL52PW

Townsend Lane

AL54XG

Kipling Way

AL55ND

Shakespeare Road

AL55PE

Eliot Place

AL52DZ

Park Avenue South

AL51PF

Southdown Road

AL52DD

Rothamsted Avenue

AL52FH

Leyton Road

AL54XD

Station Road

AL55TG

Meadow Walk

AL52RB

Longcroft Avenue

AL52UE

Luton Road

AL52UT

Luton Road

AL52JZ

Flowton Grove

AL55JH

Globe Close

AL55LG

Milton Road

AL55NZ

Milton Road

AL54BA

Hollybush Lane

Data Sources

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