Gorselands is in Harpenden and in St Albans district. AL5 1QY is located in the Harpenden West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gorselands, Harpenden, AL5 1QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL5 1QH, AL5 1QJ, AL5 1QW, AL5 1QN, AL5 1DL, AL5 1QP, AL5 1DP, AL5 1DJ, AL5 1QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL5 1QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 54.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 45.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 29.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 48.8% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.4% | 60.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 28.9% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around AL5 1QY this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.9% | 63.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 90.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 78.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 78.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 77.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 10.1% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorselands was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Harpenden West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gorselands has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Harpenden West and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Gorselands, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-04-11 | £952,400 |
| 14 Gorselands, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £844,950 | 2023-05-16 | £921,440 |
| 5 Gorselands, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2021-09-22 | £1,044,752 |
| 12 Gorselands, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2019-04-29 | £857,210 |
| 4 Gorselands, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £796,500 | 2016-07-18 | £941,979 |
AL5 1QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in AL5 1QY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batford Nursery School Holcroft Road , AL5 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School St Dominic Catholic Primary School , Southdown Road AL5 1PF | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Junior School Dark Lane , AL5 1QB | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Infant and Nursery School Dark Lane , AL5 1QD | 4out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpenden Academy 25 Vaughan Road , AL5 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Infants' School Crabtree Lane , AL5 5PU | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School Sun Lane , AL5 4TD | 4out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Lawes School Manland Way , AL5 4QP | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood Park School Roundwood Park , AL5 3AE | 4out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Warington School Lower Luton Road , AL5 5FH | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend VA Church of England High Oaks , AL3 6DR | 3out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwickbury School Aldwickbury School , Wheathampstead Road AL5 1AD | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Hilda's School 28 Douglas Road , AL5 2ES | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School Elmfield , Ambrose Lane AL5 4DU | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's School Crouch Hall Lane , Redbourn AL3 7ET | 2out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust) | 130 Southdown Road, Harpenden | 366 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | 135 Southdown Road, Harpenden | 366 yd | |
| Lazy Bear | Ground Floor, 122 Southdown Road | 379 yd | |
| Sarakh | 2 Grove Road, Harpenden | 523 yd | |
| Rothamsted Restaurant & Conference Centre | Rothamsted Research, West Common | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Engineer Ph | 12 St Johns Road, Harpenden | 201 yd | |
| The Plough and Harrow | The Plough And Harrow Ph, 88 Southdown Road | 236 yd | |
| The Queens Head | The Skew Bridge Ph, 59 Southdown Road | 328 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms Ph | 14 Cravells Road, Harpenden | 348 yd | |
| Harpenden Common Golf Club | Cravells Road, East Common | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regent | 123-124 Southdown Road, Harpenden | 334 yd | |
| The Burger Box Harpenden | 125 Southdown Road, Harpenden | 334 yd | |
| Rice & Spice | 125 Southdown Road, Harpenden | 334 yd | |
| Emilio's | 137 Southdown Road, Harpenden | 366 yd | |
| BENTOZO | 131 Southdown Road, Harpenden | 366 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Acre (Harpenden Rovers Fc) EAST COMMON | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Harpenden Cricket Club WEST COMMON | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Harpenden Common Golf Club EAST COMMON | golf | 620 yd |
| Rothamsted Research WEST COMMON | grass pitches, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Harpenden Sports Centre ROTHAMSTED PARK ROTHAMSTED PARK LEYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Harpenden Swimming Pool ROTHAMSTED PARK ROTHAMSTED PARK LEYTON ROAD | swimming pool | 994 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.