Postcode AL5 5ND is located in an urban city, within the Harpenden West ward of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Harpenden Town area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harpenden Town is £72,500 per year. The nearest station is Harpenden located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Harpenden Town has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Harpenden Town has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Harpenden Town is £72,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 307 ft away from AL5 5ND.
Harpenden Town near AL5 5ND 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harpenden | N/A | Walking directions to Harpenden |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £643,750 in Harpenden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £219,000 up to £4,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £1,605,000 |
| Flats | 55 | £400,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £1,140,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £609,000 |
10 year median price trend in Harpenden West
In the AL5 5ND postcode area, located within Harpenden Town, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL5 5ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 31 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 46 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 3 Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2TJ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Church Green, Harpenden, AL5 2TW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.