Postcode AL5 5JL 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Porters Hill Park.
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 42.7% 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 5JL.
Harpenden East near AL5 5JL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Porters Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Porters Hill 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 5JL postcode area, located within Harpenden East, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL5 5JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 138-144 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5HA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 103-105 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5AL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | 114 Westfield Road, Harpenden, AL5 4JY | Walking directions to Best-one |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.