Postcode AL5 5BU 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 79.8 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 49.6% 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 of residents in Harpenden East is £63,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL5 5BU.
Harpenden East near AL5 5BU 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 5BU postcode area, located within Harpenden East, there are 7 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.