AL5 1DY is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Ayres End in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
For serious buyers, AL5 1DY is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 2 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00120599 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL5 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL5 1DY.
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£ 59,700 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1DY 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 1DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL5 1DY. The average age is 42.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL5 1DY has low crime rates — 2 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 Infant and Nursery School
The Grove Junior School
High Beeches Primary School
Crabtree Junior School
Crabtree Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Aldwickbury Park Golf Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Caddie Cafe1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden2.0 km
- St Albans6.4 km
- St Albans Abbey7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wheathampsted Road0.4 km
- Leycroft Way0.4 km
- Long Buftlers0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51DY · Data under Open Government Licence