The average house price in Harpenden is £725,204, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Harpenden house price trends over the last 30 years.
£1,336,332
£316,727
£830,270
£612,989
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Is Harpenden a nice place to live?
Yes, Harpenden is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Hertfordshire. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Harpenden?
Harpenden has a low crime rate for an East of England town, with around 36 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 52% below the national average, and 41% below the Hertfordshire average.
What are the best schools in Harpenden?
Harpenden has 23 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Roundwood Park School, St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Wood End School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Roundwood Primary School and Harpenden Academy. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Harpenden?
The majority of residents in Harpenden identify as White (British) (81%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The most common religion is Christian (53%).