Harpenden South
Strong on safety and schools, with higher house prices
Harpenden South at a glance
- House prices
- £726,250
- Higher prices98th percentile
- Schools
- 88th percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 57th percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 27.1 per 1,000 residents
- Strong96th percentile
- Flood risk
- Under 0.1% of the area in flood zones
- Less flood-zone land6th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Harpenden South a good place to live?
Harpenden South may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in St. Albans below.
Harpenden South and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Harpenden South | £726,250 | 27.1 |
| Harpenden West | £728,750 | 78.3 |
| Marshalswick West | £696,750 | 53.9 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Harpenden South
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 27.1 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 96th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Harpenden South
House prices
- Median sale price
- £726,250
- Percentile
- 98th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 60 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Harpenden South
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Harpenden South is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 7.6 per 1,000 residents: lower than St. Albans (23.8) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Harpenden South | St. Albans | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 7.6 | 23.8 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5.6 | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5.1 | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 2.5 | 18.8 | 18.1 |
| Public order | 2.1 | 3.5 | 6.6 |
| Burglary | 1.9 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1.3 | 5.4 | 6.8 |
| Other crime | 0.6 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Drugs | 0.4 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Harpenden South
Schools
88th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Harpenden South
Flood risk
Under 0.1% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers under 0.1% of the area. That is the 6th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Harpenden South
Transport
57th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Harpenden South a good place to live?
Harpenden South may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Harpenden South safe?
Harpenden South ranks in the 96th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Harpenden South?
The median sale price was £726,250 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 98th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Harpenden South?
Schools rank in the 88th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Harpenden South?
Nearby public profiles include Harpenden West in St. Albans and Marshalswick West in St. Albans.
