Postcode AL5 1QU 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 47.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 69 ft away from AL5 1QU.
Harpenden Town near AL5 1QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £626,000 in Harpenden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £4,000,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £1,677,500 |
| Flats | 63 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £1,140,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £618,000 |
10 years price trend in Harpenden West
In the AL5 1QU postcode area, located within Harpenden Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 130 Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1PU | |
| 0.2 mi | Harpenden Food and Wine | 3 Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1LG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.