AL5 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Cloisters, 0.9km 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 1DB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00120343 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLOISTERS, AL5 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLOISTERS, AL5 1DB.
287
48
£ 72,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1DB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
AL5 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.6M, 95% 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 1DB. The average age is 47.7. 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: 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
£ 1,620,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,620,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
AL5 1DB has low crime rates — 4 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 Junior School
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
High Beeches Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Carpenters Arms Ph0.6 km
- The Plough and Harrow0.9 km
- Harpenden Common Golf Club0.4 km
- The Engineer Ph0.6 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cafe Aroma0.8 km
- Lazy Bear0.8 km
- Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)0.8 km
- Sarakh0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- BENTOZO0.8 km
- Emilio's0.8 km
- Rice & Spice0.8 km
- Skippers0.9 km
- The Regent0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jas News0.9 km
- Jelleys Meats0.8 km
- Co-op Food Harpenden0.8 km
- Simmons Bakers0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden1.7 km
- St Albans5.8 km
- St Albans Abbey6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Burnsall Place0.4 km
- West Common Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51DB · Data under Open Government Licence