Harpenden West
Strong on schools and transport, with higher house prices
Harpenden West at a glance
- House prices
- £728,750
- Higher prices98th percentile
- Schools
- 76th percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 85th percentile
- Strong
- Crime rate
- 78.3 per 1,000 residents
- Middle40th 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 West a good place to live?
Harpenden West may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and stronger transport access. The available data also shows crime 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.
Harpenden West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Harpenden West | £728,750 | 78.3 |
| Harpenden South | £726,250 | 27.1 |
| Harpenden North & Rural | £800,000 | 31.3 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Harpenden West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 78.3 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 40th percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
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 West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £728,750
- Percentile
- 98th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 80 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 West
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Harpenden West is theft, including shoplifting, at 33.4 per 1,000 residents: higher than St. Albans (18.8) and higher than England (18.1).
| Type | Harpenden West | St. Albans | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft, including shoplifting | 33.4 | 18.8 | 18.1 |
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 13.2 | 23.8 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12.0 | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5.6 | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4.1 | 5.4 | 6.8 |
| Burglary | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Public order | 2.8 | 3.5 | 6.6 |
| Other crime | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Drugs | 1.1 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.6 | 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 West
Schools
76th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Harpenden West
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 West
Transport
85th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Harpenden West a good place to live?
Harpenden West may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and stronger transport access. The available data also shows crime 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 West safe?
Harpenden West ranks in the 40th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Harpenden West?
The median sale price was £728,750 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 West?
Schools rank in the 76th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Harpenden West?
Nearby public profiles include Harpenden South in St. Albans and Harpenden North & Rural in St. Albans.
