AL5 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Eastmoor Park, 0.7km from Bowling Alley in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden South ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
For serious buyers, AL5 1BP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £977k, down 15.3% year-on-year. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00120324 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTMOOR PARK, AL5 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTMOOR PARK, AL5 1BP.
290
48
£ 72,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1BP 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL5 1BP combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£977k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL5 1BP. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 925,000
10 sales · Mean £ 981,808
Terraced
£ 512,500
1 sales · Mean £ 512,500
Semi-Detached
£ 722,500
2 sales · Mean £ 722,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL5 1BP has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Grove Junior School
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
High Beeches Primary School
Crabtree Junior School
Crabtree Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Carpenters Arms Ph0.4 km
- The Plough and Harrow0.6 km
- Harpenden Common Golf Club0.4 km
- The Engineer Ph0.4 km
- The Queens Head0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cafe Aroma0.5 km
- Lazy Bear0.5 km
- Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)0.5 km
- Sarakh0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- BENTOZO0.5 km
- Emilio's0.5 km
- Rice & Spice0.5 km
- Skippers0.6 km
- The Regent0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jas News0.6 km
- Jelleys Meats0.5 km
- Co-op Food Harpenden0.5 km
- Simmons Bakers0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden1.5 km
- St Albans6.1 km
- St Albans Abbey6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Burnsall Place0.2 km
- Broadstone Road0.4 km
- Broadstone Road Hail and Ride0.4 km
- Queens Road0.5 km
- Eastcote Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51BP · Data under Open Government Licence