Postcode AL5 4QQ is located in an urban city, within the Harpenden East ward of St Albans in the East of England region , and forms part of the Harpenden East area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harpenden East is £63,900 per year. The nearest station is Harpenden located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve.
Harpenden East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Harpenden East has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Harpenden East is £63,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL5 4QQ.
Harpenden East near AL5 4QQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £680,000 in Harpenden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £234,000 up to £2,380,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £1,413,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £320,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £741,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £585,000 |
10 years price trend in Harpenden East
In the AL5 4QQ postcode area, located within Harpenden East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 103-105 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AL | |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 138-144 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5HA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.