Postcode AL5 4TS 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 very low crime levels, with around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harpenden East is £91,786 per year. The nearest station is Harpenden located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve.
Harpenden East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Harpenden East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Harpenden East is £91,786 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL5 4TS.
Harpenden East near AL5 4TS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Harpenden | N/A | Walking directions to Harpenden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve |
| 0.5 mi | Lydekker Park | Small | Walking directions to Lydekker Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 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 | 16 | £1,175,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £324,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £767,750 |
| Terraced | 23 | £572,500 |
10 year median price trend in Harpenden East
In the AL5 4TS postcode area, located within Harpenden East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL5 4TS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 31 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 103-105 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 46 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for St Albans district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.