Property Prices in AL5
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in AL5 is £879,050, which is 71% above the Hertfordshire average of £513,810.
Properties in AL5 cost 206.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in AL5 have fallen 32.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,352,583 | 36 |
| Semi-detached | £869,836 | 39 |
| Terraced | £670,651 | 23 |
| Flat | £456,043 | 0 |
| All types | £879,050 | 122 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in AL5
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 39.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL5 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
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Schools in AL5
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
AL5 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batford Nursery School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Sauncey Wood Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Manland Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Roundwood Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| The Grove Junior School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
0
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
33,992
Population
37
Median Age
65%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in AL5 are 78.0 Mbps, with 82% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 36% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
78.0 Mbps
Avg Download
19.5 Mbps
Avg Upload
82%
Superfast Coverage
43%
Ultrafast Coverage
36%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in AL5 is collected by St Albans Council. The Band D rate is £2,064/year.
Area Summary
AL5 — HARPENDEN
Area Summary
AL5 (HARPENDEN) offers above-average property prices (£879,050, 206% above national average), low crime (52% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (78 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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