Townsend Road, Harpenden, AL5 4HY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL5 4HY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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	57.4%	56.3%	-1.1%	51.0%	5.3%
Male	42.6%	43.7%	1.1%	49.0%	-5.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of AL5 4HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.6%	15.5%	-1.1%	37.9%	-22.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.7%	55.1%	4.4%	44.2%	10.9%
Separated	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	8.3%	9.2%	0.9%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	23%	19.8%	-3.2%	6.1%	13.7%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.2%	47.9%	5.7%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	32.9%	33.7%	0.8%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	16.1%	14.9%	-1.2%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	5.2%	3.1%	-2.1%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 4HY this area, 8.7% 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 63.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.4%	8.7%	-10.7%	18.2%	-9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.5%	3.9%	-1.6%	9.6%	-5.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	8.7%	-3.3%	13.4%	-4.7%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	5.3%	-3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	9.7%	1.9%	16.9%	-7.2%
Degree or Similar	48.8%	63.1%	14.3%	33.8%	29.3%
Other	5.1%	3.9%	-1.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	98%	90.1%	-7.9%	81.4%	8.7%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.8% 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	89.6%	86.8%	-2.8%	83.2%	3.6%
European Union	3.6%	3.1%	-0.5%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	5.8%	3.4%	5.6%	0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	2.7%	0.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Oceania	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.2%	85.1%	-4.1%	83.2%	1.9%
10+ Years	1.2%	6.1%	4.9%	9.8%	-3.7%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	0.8%	5.7%	4.9%	2.2%	3.5%
Less than 2 years	8%	0.4%	-7.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.6%	76.7%	9.9%
Portugal	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.4%	37.2%	-10.8%
Christian	61.3%	46.2%	15.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	3.1%	1.7%	1.4%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Townsend Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townsend Road was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Harpenden West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Townsend Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Harpenden West and the 175th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£72,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in AL5 4HY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Townsend Road are based on 75 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Albans.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Townsend Road, Harpenden, AL5 4HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL5 4HY

Average Price
£310,212

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£310,212

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Townsend Road

Average Price
£1,051,059

Semi-Detached
£1,608,063

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,671,770

Flats/Maisonettes
£326,913

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Townsend Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Hardenwick Court Townsend Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£365,000	2021-06-02	£380,572
11 Hardenwick Court Townsend Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-02-25	£343,875
18 Hardenwick Court Townsend Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£245,000	2020-01-24	£266,258
9 Hardenwick Court Townsend Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£290,000	2018-11-12	£311,781
14 Hardenwick Court Townsend Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£345,000	2018-06-29	£359,345

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL5 4HY

Employment

AL5 4HY 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 4HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	18
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Financial and insurance activities	9
Education	8
Other	7
Manufacturing	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Construction	3
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Batford Nursery School Holcroft Road , AL5 5BQ	4out of 4	1,842 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School Church Green , AL5 2TP	3out of 4	522 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harpenden Academy 25 Vaughan Road , AL5 4EL	3out of 4	825 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Roundwood Primary School Roundwood Park , AL5 3AD	4out of 4	872 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manland Primary School Sauncey Avenue , AL5 4QW	3out of 4	970 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lea Primary School and Nursery Moorland Road , AL5 4LE	3out of 4	1,111 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's School Sun Lane , AL5 4TD	4out of 4	513 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Roundwood Park School Roundwood Park , AL5 3AE	4out of 4	947 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir John Lawes School Manland Way , AL5 4QP	4out of 4	1,086 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Katherine Warington School Lower Luton Road , AL5 5FH	- not rated	1,422 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Hilda's School 28 Douglas Road , AL5 2ES	- not rated	392 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
The King's School Elmfield , Ambrose Lane AL5 4DU	- not rated	1,035 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aldwickbury School Aldwickbury School , Wheathampstead Road AL5 1AD	- not rated	2,516 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
St Luke's School Crouch Hall Lane , Redbourn AL3 7ET	2out of 4	3,911 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zaza	61 High Street, Harpenden	335 yd
Bangkok Lounge	80 High Street, Harpenden	351 yd
Tabure	104 High Street, Harpenden	351 yd
Nonno's Pizza	64 High Street, Harpenden	351 yd
Okka	62 High Street, Harpenden	351 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Cock Inn	58 High Street, Harpenden	351 yd
The Cross Keys PH	The Cross Keys Ph, 39 High Street	500 yd
Oddfellows Arms	The Oddfellows Arms, 15 Leyton Green	735 yd
The George of Harpenden	The George, 4 High Street	747 yd
The Wheatsheaf	9 High Street, Harpenden	753 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	28 High Street, Harpenden	616 yd
Sushi Daily @ Waitrose	3 Leyton Road, Harpenden	617 yd
Darlish Ice Cream	6B Leyton Road, Harpenden	620 yd
Shaken Cow	2A Vaughan Road, Harpenden	726 yd
Domino's Pizza	30 Station Road, Harpenden	770 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	15-18 Church Green Row, Church Green	564 yd
Waitrose	3 Leyton Road, Harpenden	617 yd
Sainsbury's	31 High Street, Harpenden	624 yd
Tesco Express	95 - 101, Luton Road	703 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Georges School Sun Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	369 yd
St Hilda'S School DOUGLAS ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	478 yd
Elliswick Lawn Tennis Club ELLISWICK ROAD	tennis courts	766 yd
Highfield Oval HIGHFIELD OVAL HIGHFIELD OVAL AMBROSE LANE	grass pitches	805 yd
Harpenden Town Football Club HARPENDEN TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB HARPENDEN TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB AMENBURY LANE	grass pitches	816 yd
Harpenden Lawn Tennis Club AMENBURY LANE	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	816 yd
Harpenden Sports Centre ROTHAMSTED PARK ROTHAMSTED PARK LEYTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	961 yd
Harpenden Swimming Pool ROTHAMSTED PARK ROTHAMSTED PARK LEYTON ROAD	swimming pool	961 yd
Sir John Lawes School MANLAND WAY	grass pitches	981 yd
Rothamstead Park Leyton Road	grass pitches	991 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.66 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.66 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of AL5 4HY