AL5 1DQ is a sought-after residential area on East Common, 0.5km from Bowling Alley 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 1DQ offers 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. Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00120324 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST COMMON, AL5 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST COMMON, AL5 1DQ.
290
48
£ 72,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1DQ 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 1DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.4M, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL5 1DQ. 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
£ 1,395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL5 1DQ 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
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
St Dominic Catholic Primary 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 Road0.4 km
- St Albans Road0.4 km
- West Common Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51DQ · Data under Open Government Licence