Postcode AL5 4JU is located in an urban city, within the Harpenden North & Rural ward of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Harpenden North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harpenden North is £69,200 per year. The nearest station is Harpenden located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Harpenden North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Harpenden North has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Harpenden North is £69,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL5 4JU.
Harpenden North near AL5 4JU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Harpenden | N/A | Walking directions to Harpenden |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £820,000 in Harpenden North & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £1,210,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £266,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £762,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £694,975 |
10 year median price trend in Harpenden North & Rural
In the AL5 4JU postcode area, located within Harpenden North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL5 4JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 114 Westfield Road, Harpenden, AL5 4JY | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 138-144 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5HA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.