Postcode AL5 4NX 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.3 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Harpenden North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Harpenden North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.9% 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 4NX.
Harpenden North near AL5 4NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £847,500 in Harpenden North & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,675,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £1,200,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £772,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £755,000 |
10 years price trend in Harpenden North & Rural
In the AL5 4NX postcode area, located within Harpenden North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 114 Westfield Road, Harpenden, AL5 4JY | |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 138-144 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5HA | |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 103-105 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AL |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Red Cow | 171 Westfield Road, Harpenden, AL5 4ND | |
| 0.5 mi | The Malta | 110 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.