Harpenden South
Strong on safety and schools
This public area guide compares Harpenden South in St. Albans using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
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. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. 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.
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Harpenden South at a glance
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
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Harpenden South
Crime rate
Crime rate
7.51 per 1,000 people
Percentile
96th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Harpenden South
House prices
Average sold price
£623,144
Percentile
95th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Harpenden South
Flood risk in Harpenden South
Transport in Harpenden South
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
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. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. 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 average sold price is £623,144, with house prices in the 95th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Harpenden South?
Schools rank in the 87th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Harpenden South?
Nearby public profiles include Harpenden West in St. Albans and Clarence in St. Albans.
