Property Prices in AL5
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in AL5 is £957,553, which is 67% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.
Properties in AL5 cost 233.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in AL5 have risen 3.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
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Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,473,096 | 445 |
| Semi-detached | £877,900 | 367 |
| Terraced | £660,189 | 208 |
| Flat | £414,574 | 331 |
| All types | £957,553 | 1387 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in AL5
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 36.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL5 has a crime rate well 55% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in AL5
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
AL5 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batford Nursery School | Nursery | Not inspected | mi |
| Sauncey Wood Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Manland Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Roundwood Primary School | Primary | Good | mi |
| The Grove Junior School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
7
Outstanding
2
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
315,877
Population
62
Median Age
38%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in AL5 are 353.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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353.0 Mbps
Avg Download
64.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
97%
Superfast Coverage
89%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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 (£957,553, 234% above national average), low crime (55% below national average), strong school provision (7 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (353 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Strong
Broadband
Good
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