Postcode AL5 1DT is located in an urban city, within the Harpenden West ward of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Harpenden Town area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harpenden Town is £72,500 per year. The nearest station is Harpenden located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Harpenden Common.
Harpenden Town has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Harpenden Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Harpenden Town is £72,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from AL5 1DT.
Harpenden Town near AL5 1DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harpenden located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Harpenden | N/A | Walking directions to Harpenden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Harpenden Common | Large | Walking directions to Harpenden Common |
| 0.5 mi | Rothamsted Park | Large | Walking directions to Rothamsted Park |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £643,750 in Harpenden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £219,000 up to £4,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £1,605,000 |
| Flats | 55 | £400,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £1,140,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £609,000 |
10 year median price trend in Harpenden West
In the AL5 1DT postcode area, located within Harpenden Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL5 1DT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 130 Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1PU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Harpenden Food and Wine | 3 Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1LG | Walking directions to Harpenden Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.