AL5 1DW is a sought-after residential area on Walkers Road, 0.2km from Bowling Alley in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden West ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL5, AL5 1DW offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £645k. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00120345 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALKERS ROAD, AL5 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKERS ROAD, AL5 1DW.
373
37
£ 72,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1DW 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 1DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £645k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £645k 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 1DW. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 645,000
1 sales · Mean £ 645,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL5 1DW has low crime rates — 14 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 Infants' School
Crabtree Junior School
Harpenden Academy
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Aldwickbury Park Golf Club1.0 km
- The Carpenters Arms Ph0.2 km
- The Plough and Harrow0.1 km
- The Silver Cup0.8 km
- Harpenden Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe Aroma0.2 km
- Fitt 410.8 km
- Lazy Bear0.2 km
- Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)0.2 km
- Rothamsted Restaurant & Conference Centre0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- BENTOZO0.2 km
- Emilio's0.2 km
- Rice & Spice0.2 km
- Skippers0.3 km
- The Regent0.2 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jas News0.3 km
- Jelleys Meats0.3 km
- Co-op Food Harpenden0.2 km
- Simmons Bakers0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden1.0 km
- St Albans6.6 km
- St Albans Abbey6.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Plough and Harrow PH0.1 km
- Queens Road0.1 km
- The Plough and Harrow PH0.1 km
- Queens Road0.1 km
- Churchfield0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51DW · Data under Open Government Licence