Postcode AL5 5BG 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.8 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 1.0 miles away. There are 7 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,001 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Harpenden East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.6% 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 5BG.
Harpenden East near AL5 5BG 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve |
| 0.2 mi | Porters Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Porters Hill 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 5BG postcode area, located within Harpenden East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL5 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 103-105 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 138-144 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5HA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.