AL5 1AN is a well-regarded residential area on Ayres End Lane, 1.0km from Childwick Green in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden South ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL5, AL5 1AN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £3.0M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for AL5 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00120342 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AYRES END LANE, AL5 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYRES END LANE, AL5 1AN.
346
45
£ 72,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
AL5 1AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £3.0M, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £3.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL5 1AN. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 3,012,544
1 sales · Mean £ 3,012,544
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden2.6 km
- St Albans4.9 km
- St Albans Abbey5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ayres End Lane0.4 km
- Ayres End Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51AN · Data under Open Government Licence