Alders End Lane, Harpenden
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL5 2HL.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Alders End Lane, Harpenden have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 1998. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £1,405,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £1,035,013. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 1998; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Alders End Lane range from £300,000 to £1,450,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Alders End Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Alders End Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all AL5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £1,035,013 | 17 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Alders End Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Alders End Lane AL5 2HL | 17 Aug 2026 | £1,405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Alders End Lane AL5 2HL | 5 Jun 2020 | £1,300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Alders End Lane AL5 2HL | 12 Apr 2019 | £1,090,100 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Alders End Lane AL5 2HL | 17 Jan 2018 | £1,080,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Alders End Lane AL5 2HL | 24 Aug 2016 | £1,165,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Alders End Lane AL5 2HL | 3 May 2016 | £1,450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Alders End Lane AL5 2HL | 27 Jul 2001 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Alders End Lane AL5 2HL | 28 May 1998 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Alders End Lane | £300,000 (May 1998) → £490,000 (Jul 2001) → £1,405,000 (Aug 2026) | +368% over 28 yrs |
| 10, Alders End Lane | £1,450,000 (May 2016) → £1,300,000 (Jun 2020) | -10% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Alders End Lane
Crime
60 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alders End Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alders End Lane is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Lee at Luton, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Flood alert area
- River Ver in Hertfordshire Flood alert area
- River Lee at Harpenden Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Alders End Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundwood Primary School 338 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Hilda's School 134 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Roundwood Park School 1,421 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School 149 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St George's School 1,351 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harpenden Academy 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The King's School 169 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 4–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wood End School 457 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Harpenden station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Luton station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Roundwood Park School (o/s, Roundwood Park) 3 min walk
- Aplins Clopse (Townsend Lane) 5 min walk
- Clarence Road (nr, Luton Road) 6 min walk
- Douglas Road (nr, Luton Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Village Surgery
Amenbury Lane, Harpenden · 0.6 mi - Davenport House Surgery
Davenport House, Bowers Way, Harpenden · 0.6 mi - Elms Medical Practice
5 Stewart Road, Harpenden · 0.7 mi - Woodhall Farm Medical Ctr
Valley Green, Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead · 4.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Townsend BP · 0.3 mi
- Cook Cook Harpenden · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Harpenden SF · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Springfield Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Manor Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Wayside Dental Practic · 0.2 mi
- Harpenden Dental Centre · 0.3 mi
- Harpenden Orthodontics Llp · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 94.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 470 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,373 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across St Albans with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Alders End Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 83.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.1% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.8% | 47.4% |
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | – |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 83% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.7% | 17% |
Highest qualification
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 72.5% | 53% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Other qualifications | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.4% |
General health
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.4% | 57.5% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 30.3% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 48.1% | 32.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 26.9% | 44.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.9% | 10.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.1% | 12.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of St Albans.
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