AL5 1DA is a sought-after residential area on East Common, 1.1km 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 1DA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% 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. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 27.7% year-on-year. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00120342 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST COMMON, AL5 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST COMMON, AL5 1DA.
346
45
£ 72,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1DA 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL5 1DA combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 27.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL5 1DA. The average age is 44.7. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,203,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,203,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
AL5 1DA has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime 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
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Carpenters Arms Ph0.8 km
- Harpenden Common Golf Club0.5 km
- The Engineer Ph0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cafe Aroma1.0 km
- Lazy Bear0.9 km
- Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)1.0 km
- Sarakh1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- BENTOZO1.0 km
- Emilio's1.0 km
- Rice & Spice0.9 km
- The Regent0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Jelleys Meats1.0 km
- Co-op Food Harpenden1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden1.9 km
- St Albans5.7 km
- St Albans Abbey6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Lane0.4 km
- Burnsall Place0.5 km
- Cross Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51DA · Data under Open Government Licence