AL5 1DH is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Bowling Alley in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden South ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
For serious buyers, AL5 1DH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00120324 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL5 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL5 1DH.
290
48
£ 72,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1DH 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL5 1DH's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1DH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL5 1DH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Grove Junior School
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
High Beeches Primary School
Crabtree Junior School
Crabtree Infants' School
Harpenden Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Carpenters Arms Ph0.4 km
- The Plough and Harrow0.5 km
- Harpenden Common Golf Club0.2 km
- The Engineer Ph0.3 km
- The Queens Head0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe Aroma0.5 km
- Fitt 410.9 km
- Lazy Bear0.5 km
- Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)0.5 km
- Rothamsted Restaurant & Conference Centre0.9 km
- + 1 more
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 Meats0.6 km
- Co-op Food Harpenden0.5 km
- Simmons Bakers0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden1.3 km
- St Albans6.2 km
- St Albans Abbey6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.3 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
- St Albans Road0.3 km
- St Albans Road0.4 km
- West Common Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51DH · Data under Open Government Licence