AL5 1DT is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Bowling Alley in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden West ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
The people who live in AL5 1DT are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00120346 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL5 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL5 1DT.
377
40
£ 72,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. AL5 1DT spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL5 1DT. The average age is 40.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL5 1DT has low crime rates — 9 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
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Harpenden Academy
The Grove Junior School
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Crabtree Infants' School
Crabtree Junior School
High Beeches Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Gail's Bakery (Harpenden)0.8 km
- Harpenden Wines0.7 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- Majestic Wine0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Harpenden Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- Harpenden Town Football Club0.8 km
- The Carpenters Arms Ph0.7 km
- The Cross Keys PH1.0 km
- The George of Harpenden0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cafe Aroma0.6 km
- Cafe Jeera0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Cinnamon1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Harpenden Grill and Kebab0.8 km
- BENTOZO0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Emilio's0.6 km
- Oriental Aroma0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden0.7 km
- St Albans6.9 km
- St Albans Abbey7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Crabtree Lane0.2 km
- Crabtree Lane0.2 km
- Harpenden House Hotel0.3 km
- Harpenden House Hotel0.4 km
- Queens Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51DT · Data under Open Government Licence