Postcode AL5 4SX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Lydekker Park.
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 10.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 37 ft away from AL5 4SX.
Harpenden East near AL5 4SX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Harpenden | N/A | Walking directions to Harpenden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lydekker Park | Small | Walking directions to Lydekker Park |
Based on 103 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £1,287,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £327,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £755,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £571,250 |
10 year median price trend in Harpenden East
In the AL5 4SX postcode area, located within Harpenden East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL5 4SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 31 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 46 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 3 Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2TJ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Church Green, Harpenden, AL5 2TW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | BP Shop | Hitherfield Lane, St Albans, AL5 4JA | Walking directions to BP Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.