Shepherds Way, Harpenden
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL5 3HF.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Shepherds Way, Harpenden have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £965,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £819,069. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 73% detached, 27% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Shepherds Way range from £487,000 to £965,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Shepherds Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shepherds Way 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 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £819,069 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £560,667 | 5 Jan 2024 |
Sold prices on Shepherds Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 3 Jul 2026 | £965,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 27 Mar 2024 | £935,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 5 Jan 2024 | £625,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 9 Jun 2022 | £910,550 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 11 Aug 2021 | £735,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Kestrel House, 2A, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 9 Jun 2021 | £885,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 13 Oct 2020 | £780,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 8 Nov 2019 | £570,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 27 Jul 2018 | £660,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 10 May 2018 | £487,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Kestrel House, 2A, Shepherds Way AL5 3HF | 11 Sep 2017 | £682,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46, Shepherds Way | £780,000 (Oct 2020) → £910,550 (Jun 2022) | +17% over 2 yrs |
| Kestrel House, 2A, Shepherds Way | £682,000 (Sep 2017) → £885,000 (Jun 2021) | +30% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Shepherds Way
Crime
11 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shepherds Way 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).
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Shepherds Way is in or near 4 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
- River Ver at Markyate 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 Shepherds Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End School 457 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Roundwood Park School 1,421 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| The King's School 169 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 4–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Roundwood Primary School 338 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Hilda's School 134 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Lea Primary School and Nursery 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St George's School 1,351 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School 149 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 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 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
- Luton station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Common (opp, Luton Road) 4 min walk
- Farm Avenue (nr, Luton Road) 4 min walk
- The Common (adj, Luton Road) 4 min walk
- Tintern Close (Derwent Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Elms Medical Practice
5 Stewart Road, Harpenden · 1.5 mi - Village Surgery
Amenbury Lane, Harpenden · 1.5 mi - Davenport House Surgery
Davenport House, Bowers Way, Harpenden · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express · 0.8 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Townsend BP · 1.1 mi
- Cook Cook Harpenden · 1.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Harpenden SF · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Springfield Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
- Boots · 1.5 mi
- Manor Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Pure Dentistry Limited · 0.2 mi
- Harpenden Dental Centre · 0.7 mi
- Wayside Dental Practic · 1.0 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 598 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,741 |
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 Shepherds Way
Ethnic group
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.8% | 83.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 2.1% |
Religion
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.2% | 47.4% |
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | – |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 83% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.3% | 17% |
Highest qualification
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 64.4% | 53% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 10.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.4% |
General health
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.8% | 57.5% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 30.3% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 48.8% | 32.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.1% | 44.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 3.5% | 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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